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2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL
Final list of 2026 World Cup Host Cities
FIFA™ WORLD CUP FOOTBALL / SOCCER 2026 | NORTH AMERICA
The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will be held in North America: in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. At the 2026 World Cup Football finals there is a record number of 48 participating countries. Having three host countries is also a first in World Cup Soccer history. There will (most probably) be 16 host cities: 2 in Canada, 3 in Mexico, and 11 in the United States. The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup™ will begin and end in the summer of 2026. The qualifiers will start in 2023. The 48 teams will play 80 matches in total at the North American finals of this international association football competition. The 2026 World Cup was awarded to North America on June 13, 2018.
The dates, times and schedule of the matches will be released at a later date. The qualification stage starts in 2023 and ends in 2025, divided into six continental football zones worldwide: CONCACAF (North America, Central America, and the Caribbean), CONMEBOL (South America), CAF (Africa), AFC (Asia), UEFA (Europe), and OFC (Oceania).
UPDATE:
2026 WORLD CUP HOST CITIES
AS ANNOUNCED ON JUNE 16, 2022:
Western Region:
• Vancouver (BC Place Stadium)
• Seattle (Lumen Field)
• San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium)
• Los Angeles Inglewood (SoFi Stadium)
• Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
Central Region:
• Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium)
• Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
• Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
• Houston (NRG Stadium)
• Monterrey (BBVA Bancomer Stadium)
• Mexico City (Azteca Stadium)
Eastern Region:
• Toronto (BMO Field)
• Boston (Gillette Stadium)
• Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
• Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
• New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
ORIGINAL INFORMATION:
2026 World Cup: 48 countries, 16 groups, 6 stages, 80 matches
At the World Cup football, during the finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, there will also be several time zones. The final tournament will have 80 matches due to the number of 48 participating countries. The maximum number of participating country teams at the FIFA World Cup Soccer has been 32 so far. At the 2026 edition, the first round, the group stage, consists of sixteen groups of three countries. This already makes up 48 matches on the schedule. The knockout stage starts with the round of 32 (the 16th finals).
2026 World Cup host cities and stadiums: from 22 to 16
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has sixteen host cities (and stadiums). These are divided out as follows: 11 World Cup cities in the United States, 2 World Cup cities in Canada as well as 3 World Cup cities in Mexico. In July 2021, Montreal (Canada) withdrew as a contender. There are currently 22 candidate FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, of which seventeen are located in the United States; probably seven of them will drop out in the course of Q1 / Q2 2022. The outcome of the selection process will be April rather than March, FIFA states. These dates, as a consequence of the postponed FIFA visits to the cities, have been delayed due to the Covid pandemic.
2026 World Cup final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final in North America will take place in New York/New Jersey at the MetLife Stadium. The opening match of the World Cup will be held in Los Angeles (Rose Bowl) or in Mexico City (Azteca Stadium). The aforementioned information is subject to final decisions and is part of the successful Bid United of the host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
2026 World Cup football draw and final draw
The Preliminary Draw of the World Cup 2026 soccer is planned to take place in July of 2023. This draw determines the grouping of all qualifying zones of the world’s football continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, Oceania, and North, Central America and the Caribbean. The FIFA World Cup final draw is planned to take place by the end of 2025.
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2026 World Cup format
For a general summary of the World Cup format of the 2026 edition in North America – the most important things you should know – please click on previous link. Click on qualification format in order to get to know the format regarding the qualifiers of all FIFA-members from AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, UEFA, and OFC. As mentioned, the qualification period for the 2026 finals runs from 2023 to 2025. You can also find information about the final 80 matches at the 2026 North American World Cup stadiums: the schedule and final tournament format consisting of the group stage, round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, match for third and fourth place, and the final.
Soccer World Championship North America
The FIFA World Cup takes place every four years, with France being the reigning world champion (2018). In 2022, a new football world champion will be crowned in Qatar, who will then kick off the qualifying series of the 2026 World Cup in North America as a titleholder. The 23rd FIFA World Cup will celebrate its 96th anniversary in 2026.
2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s football championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries; 60 matches, including the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and the final, will be hosted by the United States, while neighboring Canada and Mexico will each host 10 matches. The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations.
The United 2026 bid beat a rival bid by Morocco during a final vote at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow. It will be the first World Cup since South Korea/Japan in 2002 that will be hosted by more than one nation. With its past hosting of the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, Mexico will also become the first country to host all or part of three men’s World Cups.
The 2026 World Cup will also see the tournament expanded from 32 to 48 teams.
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Format
Then-UEFA head Michel Platini had suggested in Jaunary 2015 an expansion of the tournament to 40 teams.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced that he backed an expansion of the tournament to 48 national teams, including that of the host nation. This new format of the finals, raised from the previous 32 team format, was announced 4 October 2016. Infantino stated that the planned format of 40 teams in groups of four or five teams and his proposed 48-team format are on the table.
Expansion concerns
The proposal for expansion has been challenged by the European Clubs Association and its member clubs, citing a lack of consultation. For German national team coach Joachim Löw, he warned that expansion, as it was done for Euro 2016, will dilute the value of the world tournament because players have already reached their physical and mental limit.
The decision on the number of teams, formats and the eligibility of confederations to bid was expected for October 2016, however in that month the number of teams was set at 48. There are five options for the 2026 tournament:
Host selection
The FIFA Executive Committee (now the FIFA Council) decided on 30 May 2015 that any country could bid for a World Cup provided that their continental confederation had not hosted the preceding World Cup. For the 2026 World Cup, this meant that bids from the Asian Football Confederation (which is to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar) would not be allowed. Later, in October 2016, the FIFA Council approved the general principle that member associations from continental confederations of the last two hosts of the FIFA World Cup (i.e. the AFC and UEFA, the latter being due to host the 2018 World Cup in Russia) will be ineligible to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup; however, the FIFA Council will have the power to grant eligibility to member associations of the confederation of the second-to-last host of the FIFA World Cup (i.e. UEFA) and open the bidding process to any interested MAs from this confederation in the event that none of the received bids fulfil the strict technical and financial requirements.
It was also approved that co-hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be permitted, not limited to a specific number, but evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and that for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the FIFA general secretariat, after consultation with the Competitions Committee, will have the power to exclude bidders who do not meet the minimum technical requirements to host the competition. Joint bids had been banned by FIFA after the 2002 World Cup.
Therefore, the 2026 World Cup will be hosted by one of the remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (last hosted in 1994), CAF (last hosted in 2010), CONMEBOL (last hosted in 2014), or OFC (never hosted before), or potentially by UEFA in case no bid from those four meets the requirements.
Under the initial decision, there would be a change from FIFA’s previous policy, which applied for the 2018 and 2022 bidding process, and allowed any country to bid provided that its confederation had not hosted either of the previous two World Cups. However, the revised decision effectively means that this policy remains the same, except for the chance for potential eligibility of the second-to-last hosting confederation.
Candidate cities and venues
During the bidding process, there were 49 venues in 43 cities contacted to be part of the bid. 41 cities with 45 venues responded and submitted to be part of the bid (3 venues in 3 cities in Mexico, 9 venues in 7 cities in Canada and 38 venues in 34 cities in the United States). A first round elimination cut 9 venues and 9 cities, then a second round elimination cut an additional 9 venues in 6 cities while 3 venues in 3 cities dropped out due to FIFA’s unwillingness to discuss financial details, reducing the total number to 23 venues, each in their own city or metropolitan area. The 23 candidate cities and venues will be narrowed down to 16 in June 2020 (2 in Canada, 3 in Mexico, and 10 in the United States):
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Canada
| Edmonton | Toronto |
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| Commonwealth Stadium | BMO Field |
| Capacity: 56,302 (Bid book capacity: 56,418) | Capacity: 30,000 (Expanding to 45,500 for tournament) |
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Mexico
| Mexico City | C.F. Monterrey | Guadalajara |
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| Estadio Azteca | Estadio BBVA Bancomer (Guadalupe, Nuevo León) | Estadio Akron (Zapopan, Jalisco) |
| Capacity: 87,523 | Capacity: 53,500 (Bid book capacity: 53,460) | Capacity: 46,232 (Bid book capacity: 48,071) |
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United States
| Los Angeles | New York City | Washington, D.C. | Dallas |
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| Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California) | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey) | FedExField (Landover, Maryland) | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) |
| Capacity: 92,000 (Bid book capacity: 88,432) | Capacity: 82,500 (Bid book capacity: 87,157) | Capacity: 82,000 (Bid book capacity: 70,249) (expandable to 91,704) | Capacity: 80,000 (Bid book capacity: 92,967) (expandable to 105,000) |
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| Kansas City | Denver | Houston | Baltimore |
| Arrowhead Stadium | Empower Field at Mile High | NRG Stadium | M&T Bank Stadium |
| Capacity: 76,416 (Bid book capacity: 76,640) | Capacity: 76,125 (Bid book capacity: 77,595) | Capacity: 71,795 (Bid book capacity: 72,220) | Capacity: 71,006 (Bid book capacity: 70,976) |
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| Atlanta | |||
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | |||
| Capacity: 71,000 (Bid book capacity: 75,000) (expandable to 83,000) | |||
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| Philadelphia | Nashville | Seattle | San Jose |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Nissan Stadium | CenturyLink Field | Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California) |
| Capacity: 69,176 (Bid book capacity: 69,328) | Capacity: 69,143 (Bid book capacity: 69,722) (expandable to 75,000) | Capacity: 69,000 (expandable to 72,000) | Capacity: 68,500 (Bid book capacity: 70,909) (expandable to 75,000) |
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| Boston | Cincinnati | Miami | Orlando |
| Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts) | Paul Brown Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida) | Camping World Stadium |
| Capacity: 65,878 (Bid book capacity: 70,000) | Capacity: 65,515 (Bid book capacity: 67,402) | Capacity: 64,767 (Bid book capacity: 67,518) | Capacity: 60,219 (Bid book capacity: 65,000) |
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Broadcasting rights
On February 12, 2015, Fox, Telemundo, and Bell Media’s rights to the tournament were renewed by FIFA to cover 2026, without accepting any other bids. The New York Times believed that this extension was intended as compensation for the rescheduling of the 2022 World Cup to November–December rather than its traditional June–July scheduling, which falls during the heart of the National Football League season (where Fox is currently a main U.S. rightsholder), and the beginning of the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League seasons.
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2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL
The 2026 World Cup match schedule in North America begins with a record number of groups. The unique number of no less than 48 countries qualifying for the global final round are divided into sixteen groups in the group stage. Each group will therefore consist of three countries. The sixteen groups are designated A to P at the final round of the World Cup Football. In each group, the two countries that end at the top in a round-robin tournament advance to the knockout stage. This follow-up stage counts 16 times 2 = 32 national teams and therefore starts with the round of 32: a first in World Cup soccer history.
The numbers three of the sixteen groups say their farewells to the tournament. As mentioned, not only the amount of teams, but also the schedule with the round of 32 is a first: in the past, the World Cup schedule would proceed to the round of 16 after the first round.
Three countries per group
A unique feature of the group structure during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is, firstly, the three countries per group. In previous editions of the FIFA World Cup, there were always four.
Group stage matches: no ties, direct decision
Secondly, the new format results in the unique fact that a group match cannot end in a tie. If the score is still tied after 90 minutes of play, penalty kicks will immediately follow to decide the match (without playing an extension first).
Nine days between nations first matches
Another consequence of the record number of 48 participants is that there are nine days between the dates on which the first and last countries first enter a match.
Knock out system starts with round of 32
For the remainder of the tournament, the schedule will continue according to the traditional knockout system. The round of 32, the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final consist of one match. In case of a tie at the end of the regular match time, two 15-minute extensions will follow. If this does not yield a winner, it will go to penalties.
1+1+2+4+8+16+48=80 matches
A total of 80 matches are scheduled for the World Cup in North America. Previously, there were a maximum of 64 matches. The eighty matches in the 2026 World Cup are divided into 48 group matches (in groups A to P) + 16 x round of 32 + 8 x 8th finals + 4 x quarterfinals + 2 x semifinals + 1 match for third place and, of course, the World Cup Final.
Subdivision matches in USA, Canada, Mexico
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there will be three round-robin matches in the group stage in one day, according to what the organization envisions. The schedule is currently still in draft form and is therefore still partly subject to change. The winning BID United of the host countries, the USA, Canada and Mexico, includes a subdivision of 60 matches in the United States, 10 matches in Canada, and 10 matches in Mexico. In the BID, it has been proposed that 7 group matches, 2 round of 32 and one round of 16 will take place in both Canada and Mexico. This ‘results’ in 34 group matches, 12 round of 32, 6 round of 16, 4 quarterfinals, both semifinals, the third-place playoff, and the final match being played in the US.
World Cup 2026: kick-off times in four time zones
The kick-off times for the 80 World Cup matches in 2026 are still to be determined. There are four different time zones in the North American (candidate) host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The start times will only be confirmed after the announcement of the final World Cup host cities.
Opening match, semifinals and final 2026 World Cup North America: where?
The final of the 2026 World Cup in North America will be played in New York/New Jersey at the MetLife Stadium, though is subject to change. The opening match will be in Los Angeles (Rose Bowl) or Mexico City (Azteca Stadium). The semifinals have also been mentioned in the BID United: those will be played in Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) and Dallas (AT&T Stadium). The other host cities and matches are still to be assigned: the list of 23 candidate host cities will eventually be reduced to 16.
Schedule qualifiers
The FIFA countries in six continental zones will distribute the 48 starting certificates by playing qualification matches in the period 2023 – 2025.
2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL
These are the most important things you should know about the FIFA World Cup format in North America in 2026, with host countries the United States, Canada and Mexico. In a nutshell:
2026 World Cup Format | Qualifiers
A total of 210 countries that are members of the world football association, FIFA, will compete to qualify for the final round of the 2026 World Cup. There are 48 tickets to be earned. The qualification stage is divided into six zones: CONCACAF (North America, Central America, and the Caribbean), CONMEBOL (South America), UEFA (Europe), AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa) and OFC (Oceania). The format of the qualification system may vary from zone to zone. The qualification period for the 2026 World Cup runs from 2023 to 2025. The exact dates for each continental zone are pending. The distribution of the 48 tickets for the qualifying countries is as follows: Europe is entitled to 16 tickets; Africa can send 9 countries to the World Cup; Asia has 8 representatives; South America gets 6 tickets; North America, Central America and the Caribbean also get 6 tickets; and Oceania has one country that is allowed to compete for the soccer world cup title in the summer of 2026. That makes a total of 46. The other 2 countries qualify through a mini tournament in November 2025. Read more: Format qualifiers FIFA World Cup North America.
World Cup North America finals
The 2026 World Cup format for the finals consists of a group stage, followed by knockout matches in the round of 32, the round of 16, quarterfinals, and the semifinals leading up to the final. There is also the match for third and fourth place: the third-place playoff. The group stage consists of sixteen World Cup groups of three countries each. Each country will compete in a round-robin tournament against the other two countries in their group. As a first in World Cup football history, a winner must emerge from every group match, just like in the knockout stage. Unlike the matches played from the round of 32 onwards, there is no extension in case of a tie and the match proceeds directly to a penalty-kick tiebreaker. After the group stage, 32 of the 48 original countries remain. Read more: Format finals FIFA World Cup North America.
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СОДЕРЖАНИЕФормат10 января 2017 года Совет ФИФА выбрал четвертый вариант и единогласно проголосовал за расширение турнира до 48 команд. Турнир откроется групповым этапом, состоящим из 16 групп по три команды, при этом две лучшие команды перейдут из каждой группы в турнир на выбывание, который начнется с раунда из 32 команд. Общее количество сыгранных игр увеличится с 64 до 80, но количество сыгранных финалистами игр останется на уровне семи, как и с 32 командами. Каждая команда сыграет на один групповой матч меньше, чем в предыдущем формате, что компенсирует дополнительный раунд на выбывание. Турнир также будет завершен в течение 32 дней, как и предыдущие турниры с 32 командами. КритикаВыбор хоста
В период с 2013 по 2017 год Совет ФИФА обсуждал ограничения в ротации принимающей стороны в зависимости от континентальных конфедераций. Первоначально было установлено, что заявки на участие не будут приниматься из стран, принадлежащих к конфедерациям, которые принимали два предыдущих турнира. Оно было временно изменено, чтобы запретить только странам, принадлежащим к конфедерации, которая принимала предыдущий чемпионат мира по футболу, подавать заявки на проведение следующего турнира, прежде чем правило было изменено обратно на прежнее состояние двух чемпионатов мира. Однако Совет ФИФА сделал исключение, чтобы потенциально предоставить право участия ассоциациям-членам конфедерации предпоследнего хозяина чемпионата мира по футболу ФИФА в случае, если ни одна из полученных заявок не отвечает строгим техническим и финансовым требованиям. В марте 2017 года президент ФИФА Джанни Инфантино подтвердил, что «Европа ( УЕФА ) и Азия ( AFC ) исключены из торгов после выбора России и Катара в 2018 и 2022 годах соответственно». Таким образом, чемпионат мира 2026 года может быть организован одной из оставшихся четырех конфедераций: КОНКАКАФ (Северная Америка; последний раз проводился в 1994 году ), CAF (Африка; последний раз проводился в 2010 году ), КОНМЕБОЛ (Южная Америка; последний раз проводился в 2014 году ) или OFC (Океания, ранее не проводившаяся) или, возможно, УЕФА, если ни одна из заявок от этих четырех участников не соответствует требованиям.
Канада, Мексика и США публично рассматривали возможность подачи заявок на участие в турнире по отдельности, но совместная заявка Соединенных Штатов была объявлена 10 апреля 2017 года.
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КвалификацияКвалификационный процесс чемпионата мира 2026 года еще не определен. Ожидается, что Совет ФИФА решит, какие хозяева, если таковые имеются, получат автоматическую квалификацию на турнир. Персонал United Bid ожидал, что все три принимающие страны будут автоматически награждены местами. Распределение слотов
Вопрос о том, как автоматически присвоить квалификацию принимающей страны, учитывая, что есть несколько принимающих стран, еще не решен и будет решен советом ФИФА. Заявка United предполагала, что все три принимающие страны будут автоматически награждены местами. Утверждение распределения слотов дает OFC гарантированное место в финальном турнире впервые в истории чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA. Чемпионат мира по футболу FIFA 2026 года станет первым турниром, в котором все шесть конфедераций получат гарантированные места. Плей-офф турнирБудет проведен плей-офф турнир с участием шести команд, чтобы определить последние два места на чемпионате мира ФИФА, состоящие из одной команды от конфедерации (кроме УЕФА ) и одной дополнительной команды из конфедерации принимающих стран (т. Е. КОНКАКАФ ). Турнир должен проводиться в одной или нескольких странах-организаторах и использоваться как тестовое мероприятие для чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA. Существующее окно плей-офф в ноябре 2025 года было предложено в качестве ориентировочной даты для издания 2026 года. Города-кандидаты и места проведенияПланируется провести матчи на 16 площадках (2 в Канаде, 3 в Мексике и 11 в США). В то время как Канада и Мексика сузились до 2 и 3 мест, соответственно, 17 вариантов в Соединенных Штатах остаются в игре в ожидании окончательного выбора, оставляя 22 города-кандидата и места проведения: 2026 FIFA World CupFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Билеты на ЧМ 2026 (tickets for 2026 World Cup) Каждые четыре года болельщики со всего мира собираются в стране-хозяйке ЧМ и становятся живыми свидетелями 64 матчей Чемпионата мира по футболу. Они приходят по многим причинам, некоторые для поддержки любимой команды на каждом этапе пути, другие просто чтобы разделить страсть и волнение на стадионах. Для всех этих людей, находящихся на Чемпионате мира по футболу, это незабываемый и захватывающий опыт. Как заказать и купить билет на ЧМ 2026 в США, Канаде, Мексике.Официально билеты на чемпионат мира по футболу 2026 распространяет ФИФА (www.fifa.com). Все российские болельщики имеют возможность зарегистрироваться на сайте www.fifa.com и подать заявку на право приобретения необходимого количества билетов. Учитывая тот факт, что ожидаемое количество желающих посетить матчи ЧМ намного превышает реальное количество билетов, по окончании приема заявок возможен розыгрыш среди всех зарегистрировавшихся болельщиков. Покупка билетов на сайте fifa.com.: Зайдите на сайт www.fifa.com и зарегистрируйтесь. 3. В момент продажи билетов зайдите на страницу www.FIFA.com/bilet и перейдите по ссылке «Подать заявку на билеты!». 5. Далее необходимо «оформить заказ», в процессе оформления вы найдете полную информацию о вашем заказе и итоговой стоимости. Заполните графу место проживания и способ оплаты. Оплатить можно картой VISA или через банковский счет (для резидентов России). 7. После подтверждения заказа (если вам повезло), на указанный вами email придет подтверждающее письмо.
На первом этапе бронирования можно выбирать пакеты по стадионам и командам. На втором этапе бронирования доступны только индивидуальные билеты на матчи. Можно посетить не более 7 матчей и купить на один матч до 4 билетов (при этом ФИФА не обещает, что места на трибуне будут рядом). Как заказать билет на Чемпионат Мира по футболу 2026 СОДЕРЖАНИЕЗадний планВ период с 2013 по 2017 год Совет ФИФА обсуждал ограничения в ротации принимающей стороны в зависимости от континентальных конфедераций. Первоначально было установлено, что заявки на участие не будут приниматься из стран, принадлежащих к конфедерациям, которые принимали два предыдущих турнира. Он был временно изменен, чтобы запретить только странам, принадлежащим к конфедерации, которая принимала предыдущий чемпионат мира, участвовать в торгах на проведение следующего турнира, прежде чем правило было изменено обратно на его предыдущее состояние двух чемпионатов мира. Однако Совет ФИФА сделал исключение, чтобы потенциально предоставить право участия ассоциациям-членам конфедерации предпоследнего хозяина чемпионата мира по футболу ФИФА в случае, если ни одна из полученных заявок не отвечает строгим техническим и финансовым требованиям. В марте 2017 года президент ФИФА Джанни Инфантино подтвердил, что «Европа ( УЕФА ) и Азия ( AFC ) исключены из торгов после выбора России и Катара в 2018 и 2022 годах соответственно». Таким образом, чемпионат мира 2026 года может быть организован одной из оставшихся четырех конфедераций: КОНКАКАФ (последний раз проводился в 1994 году), CAF (последний раз проводился в 2010 году), КОНМЕБОЛ (последний раз проводился в 2014 году) или OFC (ранее никогда не проводился) или возможно, УЕФА в случае, если ни одна заявка из этих четырех не будет соответствовать требованиям. Совместное проведение чемпионата мира по футболу, который был запрещен ФИФА после чемпионата мира 2002 года, был одобрен для проведения чемпионата мира по футболу 2026 года, хотя и не ограничивался конкретным числом, а вместо этого оценивался в индивидуальном порядке. Также к 2026 году генеральный секретариат ФИФА после консультации с Комитетом по соревнованиям будет иметь право исключать участников торгов, не отвечающих минимальным техническим требованиям для проведения соревнований. Тендерный процессПервоначально процесс торгов состоял из четырех этапов: На этапе консультаций основное внимание уделялось четырем направлениям: 7 ноября 2017 года ФИФА опубликовала руководство по проведению торгов. В нем излагаются ключевые элементы реформированного процесса торгов, имеющиеся механизмы оценки, рекомендации по защите целостности процесса, сроки выбора хоста (ов), конкретные требования к хостингу, подробное объяснение государственные гарантии, а также принципы устойчивого управления мероприятиями и защиты прав человека. Целевая группа по оценке предложений27 октября 2017 года Совет ФИФА ратифицировал решение Бюро Совета от 6 сентября 2017 года об утверждении расширенного Положения о торгах на Чемпионат мира по футболу 2026 года. Он также назначил членов Целевой группы по оценке заявок. Согласно Положению о торгах, Целевая группа будет состоять из: Ускоренный процесс подачи заявокПоскольку с апреля 2017 года не появилось никаких конкурирующих заявок, федерации-члены КОНКАКАФ из Канады, Мексики и США направили в ФИФА совместный запрос с просьбой ускорить процесс подачи заявок. Канада, Мексика и США хотели, чтобы ФИФА присудила заявку вне традиционного процесса торгов на Конгрессе ФИФА в июне 2018 года в Москве, если заявка КОНКАКАФ соответствует требованиям ФИФА. 11 мая 2017 года 67-й Конгресс ФИФА проголосовал за предложение Совета ФИФА об ускорении процесса подачи заявок на проведение чемпионата мира по футболу 2026 года и установил следующие сроки: Исправленный процесс торгов: Требования к торгамПодтверждение набора принципов, представленных администрацией ФИФА в рамках процесса выбора места проведения чемпионата мира по футболу ФИФА 2026 года, включая обзор контента, запрашиваемого у участвующих в торгах ассоциаций, и требований к хостингу высокого уровня. К ним относятся: требования к стадиону и инфраструктуре; принципы устойчивого управления мероприятиями, прав человека и защиты окружающей среды; а также подробные сведения о таких аспектах, как правительственные вспомогательные документы, организационная модель, которую необходимо принять, и положения о создании фонда наследия. Полная версия требований к торгам будет в конечном итоге разослана ассоциациям-членам, которые регистрируются для участия в процессе. Требования к стадионамФИФА установила минимальные требования к вместимости стадионов.
Команды и судейские помещенияФИФА установила минимальные требования к помещениям для команд и судей.
Официальные ставкиСогласно правилам ФИФА с 2017 года, Кубок 2026 года не может проводиться ни в Европе ( УЕФА ), ни в Азии ( AFC ), при этом остается заявка Африки ( CAF ), заявка Северной Америки ( CONCACAF ), заявка Южной Америки ( CONMEBOL ) или заявка Океания ( OFC ) предлагает ставки как единственно возможные варианты. В марте 2017 года ФИФА подтвердила, что «Европа ( УЕФА ) и Азия ( АФК ) исключены из торгов после выбора России и Катара в 2018 и 2022 годах соответственно». КОНКАКАФ После слухов о том, что каждая страна подает заявку в индивидуальном порядке, три страны объявили 10 апреля 2017 года заявку на совместное проведение чемпионата мира по футболу. Канада и Мексика проведут по 10 игр каждая, а Соединенные Штаты проведут оставшиеся 60 игр, включая все оставшиеся матчи, начиная с четвертьфинала. Отчет об оценке предложенияОднако для ФИФА существует множество рисков, связанных с заявкой. В своем оценочном отчете Марокко получило варианты с высоким уровнем риска в отношении стадионов, жилья и транспорта. В целом заявка была оценена как высокорисковая, а объединенная заявка была оценена как низкая для ФИФА. Результаты выборов хозяев ЧМ-20262026 FIFA World Cup (Jxstanormalkid)2026 FIFA World Cup (Jxstanormalkid)
Tournament infoHost countryDatesTeamsVenuesFinal positionsChampionsSilverBronzeFourth placeTournament statisticsTop scorerBest playerBest young playerBest goalkeeperTable of ContentsGroup stageGroup A
(USA) W. McKennie 6′ (USA) C. Carter-Vickers 30′ (USA) C. Pulisic 60′ (pen) (CRO) B. Petkovic 87′ (pen) (CRO) J. Brekalo 6′ (CRO) D. Caleta-Car 13′ (CRO) K. Lovric 22′ (CRO) M. Pasalic 41′ Group B
(CAN) M. Ibrahim 16′ (o.g.) (SYR) M. Fatal 60′ (pen) (SCO) S. McTominay 36′ (CAN) L. Millar 41′ (SCO) W. Harris 69′ (SCO) C. Mochrie 71′ (SCO) K. Tierny 81′ (SCO) C. Mochrie 43′ (SCO) M. Johnstone 60′ Group C
*England gets 1st place finish after having a better disciplinary records than Nigeria (NIG) K. Iheanacho 8′ (NIG) D. Okereke 26′ (ENG) M. Rashford 86′ (NZL) D. Mitchell 17′ (ENG) J. Sancho 23′ (ENG) J. Stones 89′ (NIG) V. Osimhen 29′ (NIG) V. Osimhen 74′ (NZL) D. Thomas 89′ Group D
(IRE) A. Connolly 12′ (IRE) R. Manning 31′ (pen) (IRE) S. Turner 63′ (VEN) W. Velásquez 25′ (IRE) T. Parrott 88′ (VEN) J. Martínez 17′ (pen) (VEN) J. Savarino 43′ Group E
(POR) B. Fernandes 90′ (POR) R. Neves 36′ (pen) Group F
(ITA) N. Zaniolo 15′ (ITA) N. Barella 22′ (ITA) S. Tonali 30′ (PAN) M. Atencio 45+2′ (ITA) N. Zaniolo 56′ (ITA) L. Pellegrini 83′ (ITA) M. Lazzari 90+4′ (ITA) D. Bettella 4′ (ITA) L. Pellegrini 19′ (ITA) A. Belotti 54′ (AUS) M. Degenek 13′ (AUS) D. Arzani 32′ (AUS) D. Concha 39′ (pen) (AUS) M. Wearne 69′ Group G
(RUS) F. Chalov 13′ (RUS) A. Miranchuk 31′ (MEX) R. Jiménez 41′ (MEX) E. Gutiérrez 45+2′ (MEX) R. Jiménez 49′ (pen) (RUS) Z. Bakaev 20′ (RUS) A. Golovin 35′ (RUS) Y. Sokorin 43′ (RUS) Z. Bakaev 68′ (GHA) M. Safonov 77′ (o.g.) (RUS) Z. Bakaev 86′ Group H
(COS) F. Ramírez 21′ (SLO) B. Verbic 27′ (SLO) A. Sporar 32′ (SLO) A. Sporar 72′ (pen) (SLO) M. Vinkovij 74′ (URU) J. L. Rodríguez 81′ (URU) R. Bentancur 41′ (URU) M. Gómez 50′ (pen) (URU) F. Valverde 63′ Group I
(SEN) I. Marega 12′ (SWE) M. Svanberg 36′ (SEN) I. Marega 52′ (SWE) B. Nygren 56′ (SWE) V. Lindelöf 66′ (SEN) K. Diatta 85′ (SEN) E. Kanouté 90+3′ (SEN) K. Diatta 90+4′ (SWE) K. Olsson 26′ (ARG) L. Martínez 62′ (ARG) P. Dybala 67′ (ARG) L. Martínez 74′ (ARG) E. Palacios 78′ (ARG) A. Mac Allister 37′ (ARG) T. Almada 57′ (ARG) P. Dybala 63′ Group J
(SPA) M. Oyarzábal 14′ (SPA) I. Moriba 58′ (SPA) M. Oyarzábal 66′ (pen) (SPA) M. Oyarzábal 3′ (pen) (COL) N. González 17′ (SPA) I. Moriba 76′ (COL) N. Benedetti 25′ (COL) N. Benedetti 36′ (COL) L. Suárez 46′ (COL) D. Sánchez 58′ (COL) N. González 82′ Group K
(CHI) J. Xiaoxuan 13′ (GER) O. Dreher 38′ (GER) K. Havertz 53′ (pen) (GER) O. Dreher 63′ Group L
(ANG) A. Emanuel 26′ (ANG) A. Emanuel 30′ (BEL) R. Lukaku 27′ (BEL) Y. Verschaeren 35′ (BEL) R. Lukaku 47′ (IRA) S. Azmoun 89′ (BEL) R. Lukaku 29′ (ANG) A. Emanuel 50′ (ANG) G. Dala 74′ (pen) Group M
(DRC) S. Wamangituka 68′ (UKR) O. Zinchenko 12′ (BRA) É. Militão 28′ (BRA) V. Júnior 39′ Group N
(JAM) L. Bailey 71′ (NET) R. Gravenberch 8′ (NET) T. Koopmeiners 62′ (NET) F. de Jong 72′ (NET) J. Zirkzee 89′ (NET) M. Ihattaren 31′ (NET) J. Zirkzee 38′ (NET) C. Stengs 45+1′ (NET) J. Zirkzee 65′ Group O
(JAP) D. Kamada 11′ (JAP) T. Tomiyasu 43′ (DEN) A. Skov Olsen 34′ (DEN) N. Nartey 51′ (DEN) J. Bruun Larsen 83′ (DEN) K. Dolberg 41′ (JAP) T. Minamino 73′ Group P
(FRA) K. Mbappé 34′ (FRA) S. Deguigné 82′ (FRA) A. Laporte 72′ (CHI) M. Siebert 90+2′ Knockout PhaseRound of 32(CRO) K. Lovric 73′ (SCO) M. Johnstone 63′ (SCO) R. McCrorie 105+1′ USA penalty scorers: J. Sargent, T. Weah, C. Pulisic, G. Reyna, S. Dest SCO penalty scorers: O. McBurnie, R. Christie, S. McTominay SCO penalty misses: L. Shankland (IRE) T. Parrott 6′ (ENG) H. Kane 36′ (pen) (ENG) T. Alexander-Arnold 56′ (ENG) R. Sterling 77′ (VEN) Y. Soteldo 42′ (VEN) Y. Soteldo 68′ (VEN) Y. Soteldo 76′ (POR) B. Fernandes 33′ (POR) J. Félix 90+1′ (ITA) S. Esposito 13′ (ITA) S. Esposito 36′ (ITA) L. Pellegrini 45+1′ (ITA) F. Chiesa 57′ (ITA) D. Bettella 90+2′ (MEX) J. J. Macías 82′ (ARG) L. Martínez 23′ (ARG) P. Dybala 60′ (SPA) I. Moriba 19′ (CAM) A. Zambo Anguissa 94′ (CAM) J. Onguéné 102′ (CAM) P. Kunde 118′ (JAM) J. Clarke-Harris 58′ (BRA) G. Jesus 65′ (pen) (FRA) A. Martial 49′ Round of 16(CRO) M. Kovacic 8′ (VEN) J. Savarina 58′ (ENG) R. Sterling 7′ (ENG) M. Rashford 35′ (ENG) R. Sterling 86′ (POR) F. Trincão 12′ (ITA) G. Gaetano 79′ (ARG) G. Lo Celso 77′ (GER) S. Roberto 3′ (o.g.) (FRA) K. Mbappé 70′ (JAP) Y. Suzuki 38′ (NET) D. van de Beek 49′ (NET) M. Depay 115′ Quarter Finals(POR) B. Fernandes 14′ (pen) (ENG) R. Sterling 21′ (POR) B. Fernandes 38′ (ARG) L. Martínez 9′ (NET) T. Koopmeiners 81′ (pen) (FRA) S. Deguigné 18′ (FRA) O. Dembélé 82′ (GER) J. Kimmich 89′ (GER) T. Werner 90+6′ Semi-Finals(NET) M. Ihattaren 20′ (NET) S. Bergwijn 45′ (POR) F. Silva 113′ (POR) F. Silva 118′ Bronze Match(NET) V. van Dijk 10′ FinalPortugal Starting XI A. Lopes; J. Cancelo, R. Dias, Ferro, P. Reis; F. Luís, R. Neves, B. Fernandes; B. Silva, J. Félix; D. Jota Manager: A. Villas-Boas Spain Starting XI M. ter Stegen; J. Kimmich, N. Süle, J. Tah, N. Katterbach; A. Meier, L. Goretzka; T. Werner, K. Havertz, L. Sané; E. Hahn Stats & Awards2- Bruno Fernandes 3- Damir Soldo (5) 1- Bernardo Silva Best Young Player 1- Emmanuel Hahn 1- Gianluigi Donnarumma Team of The Tournament GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma RB: Joshua Kimmich CB: Matthijs de Ligt RM: Bernardo Silva CM: Bruno Fernandes ST: Emmanuel Hahn Controversies about the hostThe European Club Association and its member clubs opposed the proposal for expanding the World Cup, saying that the number of games was already at an «unacceptable» level and they urged the governing body to reconsider its idea of increasing the number of teams that qualify. They contended that it was a decision taken for political reasons because Infantino would thus satisfy his electorate, rather than for sporting reasons. Liga de Fútbol Profesional president Javier Tebas agreed, asserting the unacceptability of the new format. He told Marca that the football industry is maintained thanks to clubs and leagues, not FIFA, and that Infantino did politics because to be elected he promised more countries in the World Cup; he wanted to keep the electoral promises. German national team coach Joachim Löw warned that expansion, as had occurred for Euro 2016, would dilute the value of the world tournament because players have already reached their physical and mental limit. Another criticism of the new format is that with three-team groups, the risk of collusion between the two teams playing in the last round of the group stage will increase compared with four-team groups (where simultaneous kick-offs have been employed). One suggestion by president Infantino is that group matches that end in draws will be decided by penalty shootouts. World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venuesJerry Jones speaks to reporters regarding Dallas’ shot of hosting the World Cup Final in 2026. (1:13) After months of anticipation and years of preparation, we finally have our 16 host cities and venues for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The major takeaways: 11 U.S. cities were selected from the candidate pool, with three cities in Mexico and two Canadian cities joining the fray as well. United States: New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Seattle, San Francisco/Bay Area and Los Angeles Canada: Vancouver, Toronto Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey The tournament was awarded to the North American and CONCACAF rivals four years ago, fending off a strong bid from Morocco, and will be a notable competition for several reasons. It will be the first World Cup hosted by more than one nation since 2002, when Japan and South Korea shared the honors, and it’ll be the first World Cup with three hosts. Mexico will make history as the first nation to host or co-host for a third time (following 1970 and 1986), the U.S. will be second-time hosts (following 1994), and it will be Canada’s first time hosting the men’s tournament, having been the site of the Women’s World Cup in 2015. Furthermore, it will be the first World Cup to boast 48 qualified teams following FIFA’s vote in 2017 to expand the field from 32 sides, which had been the standard since France 1998. In this new format, 16 groups of three teams will compete with the top two teams from each group advancing to a Round of 32, which will be single elimination all the way through to the final. Here’s everything you need to know about the chosen venues. Venues in the United StatesThere are 11 host cities in the United States for 2026, responsible for hosting 60 games including the quarterfinals, semifinals and final: Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium were all chosen to represent the WEST region. In the CENTRAL region, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Kansas City were all selected. In the EAST, Boston, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia and Miami completed the U.S. contingent of cities for the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. cities that were not selected: Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl, Nashville, Cincinnati, Baltimore/Washington, Orlando and Denver.
Venue: Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 Capacity: 69,000 (forecasted 61,812 for the World Cup) When did it open: 2002 Field of play dimensions: 105 meters x 68 meters Pro teams that play here: Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders (MLS), OL Reign (NWSL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Quarterfinal, third-place game Despite being built for the Seattle Seahawks, Lumen Field already has a reputation as one of the best and loudest soccer venues in the U.S. thanks to the exceptional support of the Seattle Sounders. The MLS side has only seen its status as the best-attended team in the league threatened during recent years of expansion, though Lumen Field continues to remain one of the most boisterous and best-attended stadiums in MLS. The open-air stadium has a partial roof that covers 70% of seats and traps in noise. Lumen Field is close to downtown and easy to get to, walkable from Amtrak’s King Street Station and stops along Seattle’s Sound Transit rail system. A trip from the stadium to Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market is only about 20 minutes by public transportation, 26 minutes on foot and 10 minutes by car (if traffic isn’t too bad). Major events hosted here: The venue has already hosted some high-profile soccer matches, including during the 2016 Copa America Centenario and several CONCACAF Gold Cups. Friendlies hosted include for the U.S. national teams, Mexico, Brazil, Manchester United, Barcelona, Club America and others. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA (Santa Clara, California)
Venue: Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054 When did it open: 2014 Field dimensions: 105 meters x 68 meters Pro teams that play here: San Francisco 49ers (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Semifinal LOS ANGELES (Inglewood, California)
Venue: SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr., Inglewood, CA 90301 When did it open: 2021 Field of play dimensions: TBD Pro teams that play here: Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: N/A SoFi will host its first soccer matches on Aug. 3 with a MLS-Liga MX doubleheader that will pit Chivas against LA Galaxy and Club America against LAFC. Major events hosted here: Is the Super Bowl major enough? SoFi hosted the first flagship NFL game in the L.A.-area since 1993 and has staged several major concerts since opening last year, with Justin Bieber, The Rolling Stones, BTS and Paul McCartney all making stops. Beyond that, we’re still waiting for its major events on the horizon: SoFi will host the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 9, Wrestlemania 39 in April, and the opening/closing ceremonies of the 2028 Summer Olympics. DALLAS (Arlington, Texas)
Venue Name:AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011 When did it open: 2009 Field of play dimensions: 105 meters x 68 meters Pro teams that play here: Dallas Cowboys (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Semifinal, final With its distinctive retractable roof (and its dubious glare-inducing windows), the home of the Cowboys has always packed plenty of shine and star power since opening in 2009. It hosted Super Bowl XIV in 2011 between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, which remains second-most-attended NFL title game with over 103,000 spectators. There have been reports that the field will have to be somehow widened for World Cup matches, and like many of the U.S.-based stadiums, it will need grass installed over the turf to satisfy FIFA requirements. Major events hosted here: From an NBA All-Star Game to an NCAA Final Four to record-breaking boxing bouts featuring Saul «Canelo» Alvarez, the place has become a go-to spot for sporting events. As for soccer, both Mexico and the USMNT have played there on several occasions, and European clubs such as Chelsea and Barcelona also held friendlies there.
Venue: NRG Stadium, 1 NRG Parkway, Houston, TX 77054 When did it open: 2002 Field of play dimensions: 105 meters x 68 meters Pro teams that play here: Houston Texans (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Quarterfinal, third-place match It’s safe to say that a World Cup match has yet to be played a stadium that is also home to a livestock and rodeo show, but hey it’s Texas. But the home of the Houston Texans has also seen plenty of soccer (plus two of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots) since opening in 2002. Major events hosted here: NRG Stadium has put on a show for two Super Bowls (including the Patriots’ remarkable comeback vs. the Falcons in 2017), myriad Gold Cup matches (2005-2011), the 2010 MLS All-Star Game and even three games of the 2016 Copa America Centenario: When Argentina beat the USMNT 4-0, it was notable for Lionel Messi notching the goal that made him his nation’s all-time leading scorer. Mexico has played here numerous times, Lionel Messi become Argentina’s all-time goal scorer in a 4-0 drubbing of the USMNT at the 2016 Copa America Centenario, and the only Manchester City-Manchester United derby outside of England was held here in 2017. Bayern Munich thrashed Real Madrid (2019) as part of the International Champions Cup.
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, One Arrowhead Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129 When did it open: 1972 Field of play dimensions: 105 meters x 68 meters Pro teams that play here: Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Quarterfinal, third-round game Kansas City sits firmly in the American midwest and is a hub for a lot of things: it was the start of pioneering trails west to Oregon, California and Santa Fe, and it was a place that ignored the prohibition laws of the 1920s to become a top city for jazz and entertainment. The sports teams aren’t bad, either: the KC Royals won the baseball World Series in 2015, while the NFL’s Chiefs have won back-to-back AFC Championships (2019, 2020) and the 2019 Super Bowl thanks to the play of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The city’s MLS team, Sporting Kansas City, were a founding member of the league back in 1996 and boast two MLS Cups (2000, 2013) and four U.S. Open Cups. Major events hosted here: This stadium is no stranger to soccer. In addition to hosting World Cup qualifiers for the USMNT over the years, it has also hosted the likes of the U.S. Open Cup final (2004) and was the home for Sporting Kansas City (1996-2008), back when they were still known as the Kansas City Wizards. Believe it or not, Arrowhead also holds a world record: The Guinness World Records still holds the venue as the loudest-ever stadium, with a sound level of 142.2 dB recorded during the Chiefs’ 42-14 win over the New England Patriots on Sept. 29, 2014.
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Capacity: 75,000 (forecasted 65,085 for the World Cup) When did it open: 2017 Field of play dimensions: 105 meters x 68 meters Pro teams that play here: Atlanta United (MLS), Atlanta Falcons (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Semifinal As one of the newer venues on this list, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a modern feel and plenty of amenities. The innovative «video halo board» provides 360 degrees of viewing angles and is the largest stadium video display in the world. With another world-topping 2,000-plus TV screens and 1,800 wireless access points, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has technology built into its design. But with transparent materials around much of the stadium’s exterior, including the 22,664-square-foot «Window to the City,» the outside world doesn’t feel too far away. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the largest home stadiums for an MLS club, but that hasn’t dampened the atmosphere at games for Atlanta United, a team that drew an average of more than 50,000 before the pandemic and continues top the list for average attendance in MLS. With a canopy over all the seating and a retractable roof over the field, the stadium holds in sound and buzzes with atmosphere. The 2018 MLS Cup, which Atlanta United won, is a testament to the raucous atmosphere this stadium can deliver. Major events hosted here: Where to begin? In recent years, Super Bowl 53 in 2019, the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2018 and MLS Cup 2018 are just three showpiece games inside the dome. Mercedes-Benz Stadium has also hosted the MLS All-Star Game in 2018, with the MLS team losing on penalties to Italian giants Juventus, and a handful of Mexico friendlies since 2019. It was also the place Kanye West chose to finish working on the album Donda, following a major listening event at the stadium in July, 2021. (He also took in the sights of an Atlanta United game while taking a break from work.) MIAMI (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 When did it open: 1987 Field of play dimensions: 105 m x 68 m Teams that play here: Miami Dolphins (NFL), University of Miami, hosts of the annual Orange Bowl Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Quarterfinal Miami’s diverse, rich history has a lot to do with soccer, with the «Magic City» having a team in virtually every pro soccer league that’s popped up in the U.S., starting with the North American Soccer League (NASL) in the 1960s through to Major League Soccer in the 2020s with the arrival of David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF (currently playing in nearby Ft. Lauderdale). Major events hosted here: The city is no stranger to major events in several sports. Hard Rock Stadium hosted a Clasico between LaLiga powerhouses Real Madrid and Barcelona in 2017, as well as the NFL’s Super Bowl (hosting six times), the NFL’s Pro Bowl (2010) and several college football national championship games since 2001. In 2022, it hosted F1’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix, with a temporary track built around the venue.
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19145 When did it open: 2003 Field of play dimensions: 105 m x 68 m Pro teams that play here: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Quarterfinal, third-place game The city of Brotherly Love is bringing the heat as a World Cup venue: Lincoln Financial Field is a multi-purpose venue that’s proven it can handle elite events. It’s also a zero-waste facility, with 11,000 solar panels and 14 micro wind-turbines to offset, and exceed, the power consumed by the stadium during a full season of Eagles games. Nine tons of food waste have been composted since 2016, as well as directing 100% of all materials away from landfills each year. NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, One MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 When did it open: 2010 Field of play dimensions: 105 meters x 68 meters Pro teams that play here: New York Giants (NFL), New York Jets (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Opening game, final MetLife is only 12 years old, but it already has considerable experience hosting world-class soccer games. The United States, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, the Republic of Ireland, Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia have all played friendlies there, and the International Champions Cup, the Gold Cup and the Copa America Centenario all held games there as well. The Copa held its semifinals and final at the Meadowlands, and the 82,026-strong crowd at the final of the 2016 tournament become the best attended in the competition’s history. Despite its address in New Jersey, MetLife is easily reachable from the heart of New York City: A bus ride from the Port Authority in midtown Manhattan will take 40 to 50 minutes. That convenience helps to explain why the stadium hosts 50 large events every year, seeing more than two million people come through the turnstiles annually. Major events hosted here: The stadium has seen a lot since its first-ever event, the lacrosse Big City Classic, back in April 2010. As well as being the home of the Jets and Giants, it’s hosted XFL games (New York Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Vipers), the 2014 Super Bowl, two Wrestlemanias (2013, 2019) and a ton of international soccer: Mexico vs. Ecuador was the first in 2010, but the 2016 Copa America Centenario final was a particularly notorious affair as Lionel Messi opted to retire from Argentina duty following defeat to Chile on penalties. (Don’t worry, he returned not long after.) BOSTON (Foxborough, Massachusetts)
Venue: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 When did it open: 2002 Field of play dimensions: 105 meters x 68 meters Pro teams that play here: New England Revolution (MLS), New England Patriots (NFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Semifinal Now in its 20th year, Gillette lacks much of the glitz and modernity of many other stadiums hosting a match in 2026, but it underwent network renovations in 2016 to improve Wi-Fi availability and its food and drink offerings on main concourses are undergoing revamps to ensure fans’ appetites are as satisfied as they are at stadiums increasingly offering gourmet bites. The Revolution averaged just 18,861 in attendance last season, but the Patriots have enjoyed a sellout streak dating back to 1994 and foster one of the more atmospheric home-field advantages in the NFL. Major events hosted here: Gillette has been a long-time soccer host over its two decades of being open, and we’re not just talking about the New England Revolution. From CONCACAF Gold Cup games to Women’s World Cup games, Gillette’s been ever-present for both the men’s and women’s national teams. It’s a major East Coast tour stop for some of the world’s biggest musical acts, it’s hosted Premier League Lacrosse and more primetime NFL games (thanks to the Patriots’ remarkable success) than can be counted. Venues in MexicoAll three of the Mexico venues up for hosting were selected by FIFA in Thursday’s announcement.
Venue Name: Estadio Azteca, Calz. De Tlalpan 3465, Sta. Ursula Coapa, Coyoacan, 04650 Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico When did it open: 1966 Field of play dimensions:105 m x 68 m Pro teams that play here: Mexico’s national teams, Club America, Cruz Azul Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Opening match Just the name evokes tales of some of the sport’s biggest legends. Pele won his third and final World Cup with Brazil here in 1970. Argentina legend Diego Maradona scored his «Hand of God» goal (as well as an equally incredible solo effort dubbed as the «Goal of the Century») against England in the 1986 quarterfinals, before holding off West Germany in the thrilling final. It is the only stadium that will have the distinction of hosting matches in three men’s World Cup editions, and also served as a host of the 1971 predecessor to the Women’s World Cup. Major events hosted here: Need we say more? In addition to the above, the mighty Azteca has hosted Michael Jackson, Menudo, U2 and Shakira, as well as nine NFL games (1994-2019) with another planned for 2022 between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. MONTERREY (Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon)
Venue Name: Estadio BBVA, Av Pablo Livas 2011, Col. La Pastora, 67140 Guadalupe, NL, Mexico When did it open: 2015 Field of play dimensions: 105 m x 68 m Pro teams that play here: Monterrey Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Round of 16 Major events hosted here: In addition to this summer’s planned W Championship, Justin Bieber did perform here in 2017 on the Purpose World Tour. GUADALAJARA (Zapopan, Jalisco)
Venue Name: Estadio Akron, Av Circuito JVC 2800, El Bajio, 45019 Zapopan, JAL, Mexico When did it open: 2010 Field of play dimensions: 105 m x 68 m Pro teams that play here: Chivas Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Round of 16 The house that Sir Alex Ferguson and «Chicharito» debuted. In 2010, when Chivas hosted Manchester United in a summer friendly to open the venue, Javier Hernandez played the first half for the home side before ceremoniously transferring to the Premier League side for the second. Its distinct architecture harkens to a volcano covered by a ring of smoke. Mexico’s men’s national team has played here just once, but it hosted the region’s most recent men’s Olympic qualifying tournament, and provides an intimate and lively setting for arguably Liga MX’s most followed club. Major events hosted here: Despite not being a venue of choice for El Tri, it did host eight matches of the 2011 U-17 World Cup as well as serving as the opening and closing ceremony site for the 2011 Pan American Games, hosting all the soccer games in that competition to boot. VENUES IN CANADAOf the three host cities in contention for the Canadian contingent, only Edmonton was not selected by FIFA as a tournament site.
Venue Name: BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8 When did it open: 1983 Field of play dimensions: 107m x 69m Pro teams that play here: Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS), BC Lions (CFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Round of 16 This venue has already hosted a World Cup final before: It’s where the U.S. women’s national team won the 2015 World Cup on the back of a sensational Carli Lloyd hat trick to beat Japan, 5-2. BC Place is smack dab in downtown Vancouver, walking distance from bars and restaurants that World Cup-goers will take over, and in 2015, Robson Street was a sea of red, white and blue marching toward the stadium. The surface of BC Place is infamously artificial turf, which players sued FIFA over in 2015. That’s why Vancouver did not originally vie for a hosting spot, but late in the process the British Columbia city replaced Montreal as a candidate city. To meet the requirements for the 2026 tournament, BC Place will install grass after winning its bid to host games. In about 20 minutes, the roof can be opened or closed as needed. Major events hosted here: In addition to its 2015 World Cup duties, BC Place is the annual host of the Canada Sevens (part of rugby’s World Sevens Series), was the main stadium for both the 2010 Winter Olympics and the 2011 Paralympics, and has hosted the NFL (San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-21 in 1998). In 1987, it even put on an Australian rules football match and hosted British royalty when Prince Charles and Princess Diana attended, and officially opened, the 1986 World Expo.
Venue Name: BMO Field, 170 Princes Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3CS Capacity: 45,500 after expansion (40,100 actual seating capacity for World Cup) When did it open: 2007 Field of play dimensions: 105 m x 68 m Pro teams that play here: Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) Round of World Cup games proposed in bid: Round of 16 Major events hosted here: From the Canada national rugby team to the 2016 CFL Grey Cup final, BMO Field is no stranger to live action. It’s hosted MLS Cup (2016, 2017) by virtue of Toronto FC having home-field advantage, but it was also a major site for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2014 FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup. 2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL
48 countries will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. This concerns the final round of the World Cup in the sixteen cities in the USA, Canada and Mexico. This is an expanded format, with the 48 teams contesting a total of 80 matches. At the FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022 there were/are 32 teams competing with a total of 64 matches. For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA’s belief is: ‘bigger is better’, resulting in the mentioned 48 competitors. A first in history. The uniqueness of having 48 participants in the final round poses greater challenges for the composition of the match schedule and, for example, the minimum rest days each country must have. One of the advantages of the new 48-team format, is that there will be more matches to watch (sixteen more than at a final tournament with 32 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar), as well as more players. Another advantage is the increased revenue from the 2026 World Cup TV and other broadcasting rights and, of course, the fact that the final tournament will be more exciting. It also means that millions of more fans can dream of ultimate World Cup success for twelve ‘extra’ countries, right up to the last few weeks and days. Number of teams World Cup 2026 qualificationThe battle to qualify will include 210 FIFA member countries. You can find more information elsewhere on this site regarding the format of the qualification for the 2026 World Cup and the distribution of the qualification groups across the six continental FIFA Zones. Названы города-хозяева чемпионата мира по футболу 2026 года
Фото: Luis Cortes / Reuters Руководство Международной федерации футбола (ФИФА) в Twitter опубликовало список городов-хозяев чемпионата мира 2026 года. От США принимающими городами стали Атланта, Бостон, Даллас, Хьюстон, Канзас-Сити, Лос-Анджелес, Майами, Нью-Йорк/Нью-Джерси, Филадельфия, Сан-Франциско и Сиэтл. Мексика примет встречи мундиаля в Гвадалахаре, Мехико и Монтеррее. На территории Канады матчи пройдут в Торонто и Ванкувере. Решение о проведении чемпионата мира-2026 было принято на конгрессе ФИФА в Москве в июне 2018 года. Единственным конкурентом победителей была заявка Марокко. Мировое первенство впервые пройдет в трех странах одновременно. В каждом из названных городов уже есть стадионы, удовлетворяющие требованиям ФИФА, так что расходы на инфраструктуру в заявке не заложены. Отмечается, что организаторы турнира планируют заработать на его проведении 11 миллиардов долларов. World cup 2026 fifa
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The FIFA World Cup is the largest and most prestigious single-sport event in the world and is followed by billions of fans all over the world. Since its inaugural tournament in 1930, the FIFA World Cup has been hosted 21 times. Occurring every 4 years, the 2026 World Cup will be the 23rd tournament and will return to the US for the 2nd time after 1994. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by up to 16 cities spread amongst America, Canada & Mexico and will be the first-ever tournament with 48 teams fighting for the title of World Champion. In 2017, Forty-one cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada submitted bids to host matches, with the selection committee ultimately trimming the list down to 23 finalists for the official bid to FIFA. The finalists included 17 cities in the US (later trimmed to 16 when Baltimore and Washington D.C. merged bids), and three each in the United States and Canada. The official 2026 World Cup Host Cities were announced to a global audience on June 16, 2022. 2026 FIFA World Cup: what to expect?Predicting what the 2026 FIFA World Cup may be like? It is, at any rate, interesting to do a projection exercise of how the global soccer tournament can become unique and unforgettable – based on what we currently know. And based on how we believe international football can develop in the next years. A careful preview of the 2026 tournament: looking at players, tactics, TV, and live streaming. Players: who will star at the World Cup in 2026?Unfortunately, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is very unlikely that we can count on Lionel Messi (Argentina) or Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) due to a matter of age (they would arrive at 39 and 41 years old, respectively). Even players like Neymar (Brazil) or Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) would be in the 34-35 years old age group, so it would be surprising if these players will participate in the 2026 North American tournament. Clubs (especially the largest ones) are currently following a trend based on signing talented young players instead of established stars. This is partly due to the high prices that had been achieved after stellar performances at clubs such as Manchester City or Paris Saint Germain; their foreign investment has allowed them to pay very high figures for some stars – too high for others. To this must be added the delicate economic situation of the world of football as a whole due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All this together puts the general national and international football focus even extra on stimulating the maturation of especially the young(est) talented players. Taking this scenario into account, we can expect national teams to have lower age averages compared to former editions of the FIFA World Cup, even though the tournament will take place more than five years from now. Many of the featured players may at this moment be relatively very unknown, as still being very young. Like to see potential starring players, now more or less still below the radar? Read our post: Young Talented Players who can become the 2026 FIFA World Cup stars. Famous already, and even more excelling in 2026? Also the North American national (host) teams such as Canada, Mexico or the United States can come with players with a fairly high profile. As we, for example, consider the case of Bayern Munich’s left back, Alphonso Davies or Lille striker Jonathan David for the Canadian team. Or that of Christian Pulisic from Chelsea FC, Sergiño Dest, recently signed by FC Barcelona or Giovanni Reyna from Borussia Dortmund, for the US team. As well as the cases of Diego Lainez from Betis or Érick Gutiérrez from PSV Eindhoven for the Mexican national team. All of them, for a matter of age and projection may be in their prime for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tactics and style of playWe all know: the time that managers of the national teams can spend with the players is usually very limited. Except in the run up to large-scale tournaments such as the World Cup finals. It is difficult for the players to assimilate the game ideas of their national coach as natural as it can be fulfilled at clubs, where the manager has more training time. Taking this into account, the following is an interesting aspect as well. At the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, the teams that ended up winning the competition – Spain and Germany, respectively – consisted of a core group of players who were in the same club. (In addition to having a group with other world-class players, of course). In 2010, the core of the Spanish team was FC Barcelona and the style of play of the Spanish national team was similar to that of ‘Barça’. In 2014, several of the players were part of Bayern Munich and that facilitated the connections and automatisms of the game of the German team. Now, the question is: which club will be leading by 2025, 2026, having several top players of the same nationality? Who will therefore perhaps make a mark also with their national team at the 2026 World Cup finals? Furthermore, if we take current football as a reference when trying to predict the tactical formations and style of play in 2026, we can talk about the flexibility and dynamism that European football clubs currently show. Being specific: as a result of the Liverpool-success of the German coach Jurgen Klopp, a group of managers have emerged in the Bundesliga with similar styles. Such as Thomas Tuchel or Marco Rose, whose fast and high-pressing game has been growing within the ideas of managers at the highest level. Flexible tactics This leads us to think that in the future, tactical formations and playing styles will be much more flexible with much more mobility and constant pressing. Requiring greater physical deployment and greater concentration on the player’s part. And even a greater attention from the amateur fan to interpret and understand what is happening on the pitch. All these kind of tactical aspects could make the 2026 FIFA World Cup football in the USA, Canada and Mexico even more interesting than it will be anyhow! TV and live streaming
The tv and live streaming at the World Cup in 2026 is expected to present some interesting innovations. These in addition to the normal advances that we have seen from football broadcasts all over so far. We are doubtlessly going to find even new forms of live streaming, bringing the tournament to the whole world – to everyone who is part of the FIFA world of football. In the last three editions of the FIFA World Cup, the limit of 3 billion simultaneous spectators has been exceeded for at least one minute. That is the equivalent to almost half the population of the planet (!). Considering the aforementioned fact and remembering that in the last 30 years there has been a progressive increase in the number of spectators, we might reach the limit of 4 billion spectators by the finals in 2026. And if besides the TV and live streaming features also the sportive aspect of the 23rd global soccer tournament lives up to the expectations, we certainly in 2026 will have a World Cup Soccer for the ages… 2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALLWashington DC | Host City World Cup 2026WITHDRAWN!
2026 World Cup cities: Washington, DC is a U.S. city hosting the World Cup in North America. The city in the USA is (possibly, being a candidate) part of the sixteen cities that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Washington, DC (District of Columbia), is one of the US cities that have made a stadium available – Washington has the FedEx Field – in addition to three Canadian and three Mexican host cities. Find here the most important information you will need, perhaps to visit the city in 2026. Information about buying tickets for this American World Cup Soccer city of play. Info about the time zone, tourist attractions, typical characteristics in the field of sports, football and culture. And more about what Washington, DC has to offer visiting fans of the global finals in 2026. UPDATE 2022: WASHINGTON, DC HAS WITHDRAWN. The Washington, D.C., area and Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium will run a joint campaign to host 2026 World Cup matches.UPDATE JUNE 16, 2022: former candidates, not selected as 2026 World Cup host cityState: District of Columbia Washington, DC World Cup city – in briefFounded in 1790, and shortly after that named after the first president of the United States of America, George Washington, Washington, DC (District of Columbia) has since been the nation’s capital. Also the brunt of the U.S. government is centered in the district. Washington is one of the most visited cities world-wide, having an open, spacious street network, located at the Potomac River, between Maryland and Virginia. Famous places are Pennsylvania Avenue – with the White House and the Capitol Building, the National Mall with its numerous renowned museums and memorials, such as the Veterans Memorials, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the National Air and Space Museum, National Gallery of Art, the Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin. Washington, DC tourist hotspotsWashington, DC attractions: these are the best tourist spots of World Cup Soccer City Washington, USA. Are you buying a ticket for one or more matches at the FedEx Field stadium? These are the hotspots of Washington, DC that, around the World Cup match, make your trip, visit and stay in the city even more fantastic. See these tips with museums, parks, shopping centers, events, galleries, historical, cultural and/or musical experiences and other places of interest. They can be experienced in Washington, host of the World Cup 2026. The best attractions and the best things to do? Find here the best hotels, restaurants, theaters, concert halls, entertainment and activities to do in Washington, DC. For children and adults. A useful quick summary. And if desired, click through to the official Washington Tourism and Travel website. 2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL
The Preliminary Draw of the World Cup 2026 Football is planned to take place in July of 2023. This draw determines the grouping of all qualifying zones of the world’s soccer continents: each nation aiming for FIFA World Cup Football success, having their base in the Asian Zone (AFC), African zone (CAF), North, Central American and Caribbean zone (CONCACAF), South American zone (CONMEBOL), Oceania zone (OFC) either European zone (UEFA), is drawn in a group, in which their opponents will also be revealed. World Cup 2026 Preliminary Draw (optional) host: Miami, Florida or Washington, D.C.The Preliminary Draw is scheduled to take place in either Miami or in Washington. Both cities have the appropriate locations, and the capacity, for hosting an event welcoming representatives of all the world’s nations. Possible Preliminary draw location MiamiThe draw venue in Miami would be the Miami Beach Convention Center. Possible Preliminary draw location WashingtonThe draw venue in Washington would be the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Both sites have been selected for their accessible location, large international airports and a wide range of hotels nearby. As a result, Miami and Washington DC are both well positioned to welcome visitors from all over the world and provide them with a high level of service. Miami has the most non-stop international flights in the US, and Washington DC is already home to nearly 180 embassies. The draw for the 2026 World Cup qualification period will include all 210 FIFA member countries. The draw determines the group in which the countries are to be placed and which opponents they will draw for the qualification stage. There are six qualification zones worldwide. The exact set-up of the qualification format differs per FIFA continent. In any case, it will start with an initial qualification group for each country, possibly followed by a second qualification group and/or playoffs, sometimes intercontinental. Schedule qualifiersAn explanation of the World Cup qualification and schedule for each continent, can be found at: Schedule/Qualifiers. This is where you will find the set-up and, when they’re available, the results of the draw, the schedule with all matches, results and rankings. Participating nations: how many will qualify per FIFA zone?It is ultimately up to each country to rank among the (record) 48 2026 World Cup participant countries. Out of Europe (UEFA), 16 countries will qualify; 9 from FIFA zone Africa (CAF); 8 out of Asia (AFC); 6 out of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF); 6 out of South America (CONMEBOL); and one from Oceania (OFC). The last two countries will be the result of a ‘second chance’ mini tournament for which two CONCACAF countries, one CAF country, one AFC country, one CONMEBOL country, and one OFC country will qualify as a result of their performance in their previous qualifiers for the World Cup in North America. Qualification matches: when?The 2026 World Cup qualification matches will be held between 2023 to 2025. What’s Ahead for the 2026 World Cup in North America?The United States along with Canada and Mexico were awarded the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the 68 th FIFA Congress on June 13, 2018 in Moscow. You have questions on the tournament’s return to North America? We have answers. GENERAL COMMENTS We are all elated and, above all, very proud to accept the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026 along with Canada and Mexico. Our collaborative effort demonstrated to the world our passion and commitment to deliver the most successful World Cup in history and leave a lasting legacy on soccer in the United States and around the world. While it is eight years away, we can’t wait to get started. And we will get started soon. We thank you for your support and look forward to providing more details in the future. THE VOTE How did the vote work? The right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup was voted on by all the member associations of FIFA, with a simple majority needed to win. With 203 eligible ballots, the United Bid obtained 134 votes, the Morocco Bid 65 votes, with one vote for neither bid and three abstentions. We are grateful for the confidence FIFA showed today and we will reward that trust in 2026 and in the years leading up to what will be the greatest FIFA World Cup in history. Why did the USA have a joint bid with Canada and Mexico? We believed a United effort with Canada and Mexico would demonstrate to the world that three nations working as a team, highlighting our respective strengths and opportunities to serve the game locally and globally, would makes it clear that the 2026 FIFA World Cup belonged in North America. With the expanded 48-team field, this will be the largest tournament in history and it calls for an epic hosting plan that meets both the needs, and wants, of FIFA and football fans throughout the world. Bringing fans from across the world to the United States, Canada and Mexico will be huge boost to the sport in all our countries, but ultimately our campaign was and will remain rooted in the principle of serving the game on every continent. Who voted for us/against us? The votes of all member associations are public. You can find that information on fifa.com. What happens now? Now that we have successfully won the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we can begin working with FIFA on delivering the best World Cup in history that will have a lasting legacy for soccer in the United States and around the world. COMPETITION When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The exact dates will be set by FIFA in the future. What are the Official Host Cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? FIFA will decide the host cities in 2020 or 2021. We included 23 candidate host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States as part of our offer to FIFA to provide maximum flexibility and leverage when making the best choice for where and how to stage the Competition. Will Canada/USA/Mexico automatically have a spot in the 2026 World Cup? That decision will be made by the FIFA Council in the future. How many teams will compete in the competition? The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will be the first with 48 teams – the largest ever. How many games will each country host? Under the current plan, the United States will host 60 matches, while Canada and Mexico will host 10 each. When are matches being played in (city)? Those details will be decided by FIFA in the future. What is the schedule for the competition? Those details will be decided by FIFA in the future. When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw? Those details will be decided by FIFA in the future. We anticipate it will take place in December 2025. What is the qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Those details will be decided by FIFA in the future. When and where do Canada/USA/Mexico play their matches? The schedule will be decided by FIFA once the host cities have been decided, the teams have qualified, etc. Will the matches be broadcast on TV in Canada/USA/Mexico/Internationally? We fully expect this to be the most-watched, most connected FIFA World Cup in history. We will spend the next eight years planning and executing efforts to engage fans all around the world. ORGANIZATION AND JOBS Who is Organizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Our three football federations will work closely with FIFA to organize the event. Who are the staff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The details of the organization have not been confirmed. We’ve been focusing on winning the right to play host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We will work with FIFA to confirm those plans in the months ahead. Where are the 2026 FIFA World Cup offices located? We will work with FIFA to determine where the headquarters will be located and make that announcement in the coming months. How do I contact 2026 FIFA World Cup organizers? You can contact any of our three football federations. Are their opportunities to work at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? There will likely be opportunities to work for the World Cup. Details will be shared in the coming months. What kind of jobs will there be? Many important roles will likely need to be filled during the next eight years. Details will be shared in the coming months. Will there be jobs in my city? There will be opportunities in all the host cities once they are decided. Already there are local organizing committees in all 23 of the candidate host cities. You can contact them for more information about how to get involved. When will you post jobs? We don’t have a specific timetable – we will determine next steps with FIFA in the coming months. How can I apply for future positions? More information will be shared about how to get involved in the coming months. What kind of experience do I need? Many important roles will need to be filled by staff and volunteers during the next eight years, requiring varying levels of experience and expertise. There will be many opportunities to serve. Details will be shared in the coming months. Will there be internships available? There will likely be opportunities to work for the World Cup. Details will be shared in the coming months. TICKETS AND TRAVEL When can I purchase tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? That will be decided by FIFA in the future. How do I purchase tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? That will be decided by FIFA in the future. How much will tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup cost? That will be decided by FIFA in the future. How will I be able to follow my team across international borders? We are committed to all fans being able to visit North America, attend games and enjoy the experience of what we plan on making the best World Cup in history. Will VISAs be provided for all three countries? Given that Canada, Mexico and the United States have just been awarded the right to host in 2026, it is still a bit early to outline or comment on VISA policies and practices. What we can say is we are committed to all fans being able to visit North America, attend games and enjoy the experience of what we plan on making the best World Cup in history. It would have been impossible to have pursued the privilege of hosting without a firm pledge and commitment to make the 2026 FIFA World Cup accessible to all. Will there be ticket and travel packages? Details will be figured out in the years ahead. VOLUNTEERING How can I volunteer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and when does it begin There will be opportunities to work for the World Cup – including an extensive volunteer program. Details will be shared in the coming months. In the months ahead we will be able to share various details on volunteering, including registration, language capabilities, citizenship requirements and other important information. INFORMATION How can I stay informed about all aspects of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Details will be shared in the coming months. Where can I buy 2026 FIFA World Cup clothing or merchandise? We can’t wait to unveil official merchandise and gear in the months ahead. How can my child try out for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Playing for your National Team in a World Cup is the highest honor for a player. Those teams won’t be picked for a long time, so for now we wish that your child is having as much fun as possible playing soccer and can reach the highest level they hope to achieve. That’s what makes hosting the World Cup so great – it gives young kids something to dream about it! Чемпионат мира 2026 будет круче нынешнего. Новый формат будет более драйвовым
В 2026 году чемпионат мира по футболу пройдет сразу в трех странах — США, Мексике и Канаде. А число его участников увеличится до 48 команд. Большинство любителей футбола сразу начали паниковать и кричать про «караул» и «все пропало». Даже экс-президент ФИФА Йозеф Блаттер в интервью Sport24.ru усомнился в правильности этой идеи.
Главные претензии к новому формату: • команд очень много, на ЧМ будут попадать все кому не лень; Но на деле чемпионат мира 2026 года станет не хуже, а лучше. И вот почему. УчастникиЧто мы имеем на выходе? Европе дадут два дополнительных места — 16 вместо нынешних 14. Но отбор в УЕФА от этого не потеряет. На Евро, например, отбирается аж 24 сборных. И что, в квалификации не бывает сенсаций? Не происходит такого, чтобы фавориты не попадали в финальную часть? Южной Америке тоже дадут две (а при удачном стечении обстоятельств в плей-офф — три) дополнительные путевки. И это круто. И для атмосферы, и для игры. Есть кто-то, кто не хотел бы видеть Чили или Парагвай на этом ЧМ? Да, на чемпионат мира приедут Мали, Замбия, Узбекистан и Гондурас. Но они не будут играть между собой. Об этом ниже. Если бы нынешний чемпионат мира проводился по новой формуле, состав его участников выглядел бы так. Но не стоит забывать, что в Африке, например, с новым форматом изменится и формат отбора. Так что особо слабые команды из этого списка можно смело менять на Камерун и Гану. Групповой этапПрелесть нового группового этапа будет в том, что проходных матчей там не останется. Да и количество игр «аутсайдер против аутсайдера» будет стремиться к нулю. Примерно так были бы разбросаны команды по корзинам, если бы на ЧМ-2018 в Россию заглянули 48 команд. Сколько игр уровня Саудовская Аравия — Египет или Панама — Тунис здесь будет? Таких, чтобы прям ноунеймы без мотивации катали товарищеские (простите, конечно, контрольные) матчи? Что касается договорняков в третьем туре… При формате группы «фаворит, середняк, аутсайдер» их просто не будет. А число матчей на первой стадии не увеличится. 48 на групповом этапе в 2018-м, 48 на групповом этапе в 2026-м. Но через восемь лет мы получаем новую стадию — 1/16 финала. Плей-оффСостав пар первого раунда плей-офф чемпионата мира 2026 года будет выглядеть примерно так. Какой из этих матчей будет проходным и не нести в себе никакой интриги? На кону будет стоять выход в 1/8. И эта стадия будет куда более привлекательной, чем практически бесполезный третий тур группового этапа при нынешнем формате. БомбардирыЧемпионат мира 2026 года будет ужасным: ФИФА губит футбол ради стран третьего мира
Мойка78 объясняет, почему реформа чемпионата мира по футболу – путь в никуда, и почему это плохо для всех. Как сейчас Чемпионат мира по футболу 2026 года пройдёт в США, Канаде и Мексике. Три страны хозяйки – это уже перебор. Но самое плохое – количество участников группового этапа. Его увеличат с 32 команд до 48. Причём сделают это максимально топорно и неразумно. 13 квот у Европы, 4 прямых у Южной Америки, пятая команда играет стыки с лучшей сборной Океании. Как правило, это – Новая Зеландия. 5 мест у Африки, 3 – у Северной Америки, плюс ещё одна команда играет стыки с представителем Азии, от которой напрямую на мундиаль попадают 4 команды. Оптимальная формула, хотя и с ней на чемпионат мира заглядывают откровенные слабачки, вроде Панамы или Тринидада и Тобаго. В их матчах с сильнейшими сборными мира нет никакого смысла. Просто бесполезное унижение аутсайдера. С новой формулой всё будет ещё хуже.
Последний чемпионат мира по нормальной схеме пройдёт в Катаре в 2022 году. Фото: Оргкомитет ЧМ-2022 в Катаре Что будет При новом регламенте на чемпионат мира отберутся 48 команд. Причём квоту расширяют не за счёт Европы, что было бы логично. В Старом Свете большинство сборных высокого и конкурентоспособного уровня. 8 прямых квот будет у Азии. Это значит, что, кроме сильных сборных Японии, Южной Кореи, Австралии и Ирана, на чемпионат мира гарантировано пролезут какие-нибудь третьесортные командочки. Ещё хуже ситуация с Северной Америкой. Им дадут сразу 6 мест. Три из них уже занято США, Мексикой и Канадой. Но на три других, кроме приемлемой Коста-Рики, попадут слабенькие Панама и Ямайка, которые будут уничтожены сильнейшими сборными мира.
На чемпионате мира-2018 сборная Англии обыграла сборную Панамы со счётом 6:1. Фото: ФИФА-2018 С Южной Америкой всё нормально. Этот материк заслуживает 6 прямых квот, а то и все 8, но их, как и Европу, другой сильный футбольный регион, обделили. Зато Новая Зеландия теперь всегда будет играть на мундиалях за счёт прямой квоты для Океании, а от Африки приедут сразу 9 команд. И с этим могут быть огромные проблемы. Даже при пяти африканских сборных всегда находится такая, которая находится на грани снятия с турнира перед самым её началом. Всё из-за финансовых скандалов. При девяти участниках от «чёрного» континента риски ещё выше. Почему это плохо Упадёт общий уровень участников чемпионата мира. Появится много мусорных и абсолютно неинтересных матчей или встреч, где заведомый фаворит будет громить беспомощного аутсайдера. Всё это негативно скажется на телерейтингах и популярности мундиаля. Некоторые откровенные слабачки теперь гарантированно попадут в плей-офф. А при определённых раскладах могут там даже пройти далеко. Вполне вероятно, что все фавориты окажутся на одной стороне сетки и будут рубиться насмерть на ранних стадиях, а выжившие дальше будут играть с кем-то, вроде Саудовской Аравии, Гондураса или Туниса.
Сборная Гондураса может пройти в плей-офф чемпионата мира при новой схеме турнира. Фото: Федерация футбола Гондураса ФИФА думает, что заработает больше из-за увеличения количества матчей. Но, во-первых, будут игры, которые никто не станет смотреть, во-вторых, из-за снижения количества команд в одной группе, уменьшается количество гарантированных встреч, которые сыграет одна сборная. Значит, телерейтинги и доходы в одной отдельно взятой стране могут быть гораздо ниже, чем обычно. Обычный зритель, далёкий от футбола, смотрит только игры своей сборной. А теперь вместо трёх их может быть только две. В общем, решение ФИФА абсолютно непродуманное. Вместо ожидаемого успеха, чемпионат мира-2026 года рискует обернуться грандиозным провалом. 32 участника – оптимальное количество. Ничего увеличивать не надо. Наоборот, нужно снижать квоты нефутбольных континентов за счёт увеличения участников от Южной Америки и Европы. Тогда мундиали действительно будут грандиозными футбольными праздниками. Ранее Мойка78 рассказала, как немецкий клуб сломал систему. On Thursday, FIFA announced the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America at a live event in New York. The United States will host the bulk of the tournament with 11 host cities being selected. Mexico will have three host cities and Canada two. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition with 48 teams and three host countries. Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium will become the first venue in the world to take part in three World Cups. “We congratulate the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities on their outstanding commitment and passion,» FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement released by the federation. «Today is a historic day – for everyone in those cities and states, for FIFA, for Canada, the USA, and Mexico who will put on the greatest show on Earth. We look forward to working together with them to deliver what will be an unprecedented FIFA World Cup and a game-changer as we strive to make football truly global.» For Canada, it will be the first time that the country has hosted a men’s World Cup. The country, however, successfully hosted the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the city of Vancouver, in particular, has a strong history of hosting international events, including the 2010 Winter Olympics. The United States, in the meantime, hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup and Mexico was host in 1970 and 1986. The 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities are as follows:2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL
The United States will provide 11 stadiums for the 2026 World Cup. Of the 16 Host Stadiums, a total of 5 are located in the other two host countries. On June 16, 2022, the 16 final match venues have been allocated. Of the 80 games in the 2026 World Cup, 60 are scheduled to take place in the United States: 34 matches in the group stage, 12 in the round of 32 and 6 in the round of 16, in addition to the 4 quarterfinals, 2 semifinals, the third-place playoffs and the final. This schedule is part of the original BID United and is subject to change. There is a chance that the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will be awarded the opening match. One of the other contenders is the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The contending stadiums for the semifinals and finals are respectively the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, pending a final decision. Click underneath for more information about the Host Venues in the USA. You will find more information on the locations, as well as descriptions and their most important, specific features. Note: The above information is part of the BID United and is subject to change. 2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALLToronto | Host City World Cup 2026
2026 World Cup cities: Toronto is a Canadian city hosting the World Cup in North America. The city in Canada is part of the sixteen cities that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Toronto, Ontario Province, is one of the two Canadian cities that have made a stadium available – Toronto has the BMO Field – in addition to three Mexican and eleven U.S. host cities. Find here the most important information you will need, perhaps to visit the city in 2026. Information about buying tickets for this North American World Cup Soccer city of play. Info about the time zone, tourist attractions, typical characteristics in the field of sports, football and culture. And more about what Toronto has to offer visiting fans of the global finals in 2026. Current facts, figures and other information are regularly added to this page. Canada, Ontario Province Toronto World Cup cityThe cosmopolitan 2026 North American Host City Toronto is the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario. Toronto is a truly diverse city, multicultural far above average, boasting over 200 ethnic origins and is as such a city where 150 different languages and dialects are spoken. It is the most dynamic part of the so called urban agglomeration Golden Horseshoe. It is also the largest city in Canada. Exponents of the pretty compactly navigable city of Toronto, from a touristic point of view, are the world famous CN, the Entertainment District, the historic Distillery District and, last but not least, the City’s waterfront. Nearby are the Toronto Islands and, fairly close as well, the impressive, word-famous, Niagara Falls, which are worth visiting. Toronto tourist hotspotsToronto attractions: these are the best tourist spots of World Cup Soccer City Toronto, Canada. Are you buying a ticket for one or more matches at the BMO Field stadium? These are the hotspots of Toronto that, around the World Cup match, make your trip, visit and stay in the city even more fantastic. See these tips with museums, parks, shopping centers, events, galleries, historical, cultural and/or musical experiences and other places of interest. They can be experienced in Toronto, host of the World Cup 2026. The best attractions and the best things to do? Find here the best hotels, restaurants, theaters, concert halls, entertainment and activities to do in Toronto. For children and adults. A useful quick summary. And if desired, click through to the official Toronto Tourism and Travel website. Toronto Sport & Soccer CityToronto FC has been one of the Major League Soccer’s pacers, already since 2007. Multiple winners of the Canadian Championship, the MLS and the MLS Cups, they play their home games at the ultramodern BMO Field stadium. It is the Canadian national soccer venue, having hosted games on the highest national and international levels, amongst which the FIFA Youth and Women World Cups, the CONCACAF Youth and Women Championships, and the football tournament at the Olympic Games of 1976. Toronto is the soccer home of the national team and has well known franchises in several other sports. Besides Toronto FC in the MLS, the NHL competition is also made up by the Maple Leafs, the NBA has the Raptors, the MLB has its Blue Jays, and the CFL, for example, has the Toronto team Argonauts. 2026 World Cup coming to U.S., Mexico, Canada as joint bid wins vote
In a long-anticipated vote on Wednesday, the joint bid of the U.S., Mexico and Canada defeated Morocco, its only challenger, as 200 national soccer federations cast their ballots to cap FIFA’s annual Congress. The three-nation bid captured 134 votes, with Morocco earning 65 from the panel and only Iran choosing neither option. Cuba, Slovenia and Spain (whose delegation was in Krasnodar, Russia, handling its coaching situation) abstained. «This is an incredible, and incredibly important, moment for soccer in North America and beyond,» said Carlos Cordeiro, the president of U.S. Soccer. FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulates the presidents of the Mexico, Canada and United States soccer federations. Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images The tournament will be the first World Cup in the United States since 1994, and bid organizers frequently highlighted the importance of hosting a World Cup as a way to mark and push the expansion of the sport in the U.S. That vote took place under the old system, in which only a few dozen FIFA executives decided which countries would receive hosting rights in a process that was the epitome of backroom dealing. After a slew of high-profile arrests in 2015, however, as well as the ongoing investigations into football-related corruption by the U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies around the world, the World Cup bidding process was overhauled, and now features each of FIFA’s eligible member nations casting a public vote. World Cup 2018 must-reads
Cordeiro, who had a good foundation of relationships because of his past involvement on various FIFA committees, was the frontman, sometimes visiting as many as three countries in a single day. Figuring Morocco was likely to get most of the support in Africa, the North American bid focused on shoring up the Western Hemisphere and then targeted federations in Asia and Europe to push it over the top. U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro presents the United bid to the FIFA Congress in Moscow. Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images The same FIFA report also confirmed Morocco did not disclose its anti-LGBT laws when the respective campaigns had their human rights policies evaluated. With only about 4 million registered soccer players in the United States out of a population of 330 million, Cordeiro sees the 2026 World Cup as a potential beacon, in addition to being a catalyst for greater expansion. Now, that dream is very much alive. And after a qualifying cycle that saw the national team suffer the indignity of missing out on the World Cup this summer, American fans can at least say they have a significant salve. The format for automatic bids for host countries is in transition. The North American region will get 6.5 bids (including one-half of a bid because one team will play another team from another country in a playoff to get in), and it hasn’t been decided whether all three hosts of the United bid will get in automatically. In 2002, when Japan and South Korea co-hosted the event, both teams were given automatic bids. Sunil Gulati, the longtime U.S. Soccer president who elected not to run for another term after the national team’s failure, was at the heart of the failed bid in 2010 and set this bid in motion several years ago. To him, knowing that the World Cup will be returning to the United States is a long time in the making. «On Dec. 2, 2010, I couldn’t decide if I never wanted to go anywhere near this again or if we should start working on the next one right away,» he said, referring to the tainted loss to Qatar’s bid. «But I’m glad we did. And this a really fantastic day for soccer.» NY/NJ among announced sites for 2026 World CupSocial Links for Steven VagoSocial Links for David ScottContact The AuthorSocial Links for Mark LungarielloContact The AuthorThanks for contacting us. We’ve received your submission. More On: world cupMayor Eric Adams to approve NYCFC stadium for Queens: sourcesCarli Lloyd’s retirement: Island travel, ‘risky’ skiing and holding off the NFLAdams’ World Cup fever: ‘Can’t come to NJ without wanting to come to NYC’MetLife to learn tonight whether any 2026 World Cup games will be held thereStart spreadin’ the news. New York City and New Jersey teamed up to land some of the 2026 World Cup games at MetLife stadium in Rutherford, NJ, FIFA officials announced Thursday. The Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia and Dallas areas were among the other locations picked to host the tournament, the first with an expanded 48-team bracket and three co-hosting countries in North America. The New York/New Jersey games will take place at MetLife Stadium — the home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. The mood got tense at viewing party in Jersey City’s Liberty State Park when “The City That Never Sleeps” was the last location announced as a host via a FIFA livestream. But the relieved crowd erupted in applause and chants of “New York” and “New Jersey” once it became clear the metro area would get its share of the beautiful game. “As much as we want the early games, there is one game we want: We want the last game,” Murphy told the raucous crowd. “We want that World Cup trophy hoisted right here up the road in MetLife Stadium.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said soccer “has a way of bringing us all together” after a stressful few years. “This is what it is all about. All of us that have been weighed down by COVID, all of us that wondered what the future would be like, the question mark lingered over our city and country for two years,” Adams said. “Today, these young people and their enthusiasm, they took that question mark and they turned it into an exclamation point. We are America, we are New York. We are New Jersey. You’re darn right we are going to be all right. The World Cup is coming here to New York and New Jersey.”
Soccer fanatics were just as jazzed by the news. “I’m so excited for it. Can’t wait to watch the finals,” said Kevin Doherty, 9, of Long Island. “I was so happy.” Of the games, 60 will be played in the US, with the quarterfinals and all subsequent rounds scheduled to be played here. Canada and Mexico will host 10 games apiece. All venues will be converted to grass fields for the soccer games. Cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Arizona dropped out of the bidding to host some games over what officials viewed as onerous demands by FIFA, soccer’s governing body. Other cities like Las Vegas didn’t make the cut before the announcement on Thursday.
In Liberty State Park, dozens celebrated that NY/NJ were picked, many of them children wearing soccer jerseys. “We are excited for our family,” said Stacey Franzke, 45, of Massapequa. “All three of my kids are huge soccer fans. I know how much this means that they even have the potential of going to see something and support something …They’ll have it in their backyard here.” Her son Cole, 9, added, “I’m just really excited so I can see a World Cup game.” New Jersey’s Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver told The Post the region — which is home to Major League Soccer squads the New York Red Bulls and New York City Football Club — thinks “we are the center of the world.”
“Soccer has become the No. 1 sport for many of our young people,” Oliver said. Ed Foster Simeon said he was hoping the games would breed new soccer fans in the US, where the sport remains in the shadow of other American professional spots. “Opportunity here is to continue the growth of soccer in the country,” Simeon said. Five Things to Know: Unified 2026 World Cup BidOn Monday, the Federations of the United States, Canada and Mexico submitted an historic unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are five things you should know about the North American World Cup bid. The BidOn April 10, 2017, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), along with the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) announced their intention to submit a unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup throughout North America. Should the bid be successful, the tournament would mark the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted in three nations and second to be co-hosted after the 2002 tournament in Korea Republic and Japan. A History of Hosting World-Class EventsCombined, the USA, Canada and Mexico have successfully hosted 13 FIFA events, which is the most of any trio of geographically connected nations in the world. That figure includes six different FIFA World Cups (three Men’s and three Women’s) as well as six youth World Cups and the FIFA Confederations Cup. Along with holding current attendance records for the FIFA Confederations Cup and U-17 World Cup, Mexico also set then record figures when it hosted both the 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cups. The 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States surpassed those marks and holds still-standing records in both average (68,991) and overall attendance (3,587,538). The overall attendance record is made more impressive considering the 24-team tournament included only 52 matches, compared to the 32 sides and 64 games that have made up the five editions since. Tournament Host Milestone Notes 1970 FIFA World Cup First World Cup to average over 50,000 fans 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship 1986 FIFA World Cup 1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship 1994 FIFA World Cup Record overall and average attendance 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Record average attendance 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup Record overall and average attendance 2002 FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup Record overall attendance 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Record overall attendance; Record non-FIFA World Cup attendance Additionally, the memorable 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup still holds the record for highest average attendance for that tournament with 37,319 per match. At 1,194,215, the 16-team tournament also held the overall attendance record until 2015, when the expanded 24-team FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada took the figure to 1,353,506 total spectators – a record for any FIFA tournament outside the men’s World Cup. Most Recent SuccessThe 2016 Copa America Centenario most recently proved the USA’s hosting chops. Taking place in 10 venues across the country last summer, the tournament witnessed an overall attendance of nearly 1.5 million fans, with the 32 matches welcoming an average of 46,00 spectators per game, setting tournament records in both categories. Why a Unified Bid?As seen above, the North American trio of nations has been well-tested and delivered when it comes to hosting big-time FIFA events. A unified bid between the USA, Canada and Mexico reflects the growth of the game in the CONCACAF region as well as the newly expanded 48-team tournament field, which will make its debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. «This is a milestone day for U.S. Soccer and for CONCACAF,” U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said. “We gave careful consideration to the prospect of bidding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and ultimately feel strongly this is the right thing for our region and for our sport. Along with our partners from the Canada Soccer Association and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol, we are confident that we will submit an exemplary bid worthy of bringing the FIFA World Cup back to North America. The United States, Mexico and Canada have individually demonstrated their exceptional abilities to host world-class events. When our nations come together as one, as we will for 2026, there is no question the United States, Mexico and Canada will deliver an experience that will celebrate the game and serve players, supporters and partners alike.” Format DetailsWhile Gulati stressed the main goal for the three governing bodies was to first work towards earning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he did lay out some of the basic details for the potential tournament in North America. The 48-team competition will comprise a total of 80 games, with 60 to be held in the United States and an additional 10 each in Canada and Mexico. The proposed format would also see the USA host all games from the Quarterfinals to the Final. 2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALLSeattle | Host City World Cup 2026
2026 World Cup cities: Seattle is a U.S. city hosting the World Cup in North America. The city in the USA is part of the sixteen cities that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Seattle, Washington, is one of the eleven US cities that have made a stadium available – Seattle has the Lumen Field – in addition to two Canadian and three Mexican host cities. Find here the most important information you will need, perhaps to visit the city in 2026. Information about buying tickets for this American World Cup Soccer city of play. Info about the time zone, tourist attractions, typical characteristics in the field of sports, football and culture. And more about what Seattle has to offer visiting fans of the global finals in 2026. State: Washington Seattle World Cup city – in briefThis seaport city, founded in 1869, is one of the greenest, environmentally conscious, cities in the U.S. With a rich history of timber and Gold trade, as well as shipbuilding, Seattle today is appreciated for its biomedical industry. Located at the West Coast (Pacific Northwest) of the USA, Seattle has several attractions, such as the iconic Space Needle (take a touristic ride to the top), Pike Place Market (which includes a large farmers’ market and is famous for its live fresh fish throwing) and the Seattle Waterfront (with the nearby Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Art Museum). A must see and must be are also Pioneer Square and the Smith Tower, the latter with an observation deck on the 35th-floor. Seattle tourist hotspotsSeattle attractions: these are the best tourist spots of World Cup Soccer City Seattle, USA. Are you buying a ticket for one or more matches at the Lumen Field stadium? These are the hotspots of Seattle that, around the World Cup match, make your trip, visit and stay in the city even more fantastic. See these tips with museums, parks, shopping centers, events, galleries, historical, cultural and/or musical experiences and other places of interest. They can be experienced in Seattle, host of the World Cup 2026. The best attractions and the best things to do? Find here the best hotels, restaurants, theaters, concert halls, entertainment and activities to do in Seattle. For children and adults. A useful quick summary. And if desired, click through to the official Seattle Tourism and Travel website. Seattle Sports & Soccer CitySeattle is familiar with the North American Soccer League, the United Soccer League as well as with the MLS. The current Host Venue ‘Lumen Field’ opened in 2002, and named Qwest Field at the time. The venue has been host for the MLS Cup, the national soccer cup which (in 2016) came into the possession of Seattle’s home team, Seattle Sounders FC, who are still members of the MLS. 2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALLMonterrey | Host City World Cup 2026
2026 World Cup cities: Monterrey is a Mexican city hosting the World Cup in North America. The city in Mexico is part of the sixteen cities that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Monterrey, Nuevo León State, is one of the three Mexican cities that have made a stadium available – Monterrey has the BBVA Bancomer Stadium – in addition to two Canadian and eleven U.S. host cities. Find here the most important information you will need, perhaps to visit the city in 2026. Information about buying tickets for this North American World Cup Soccer city of play. Info about the time zone, tourist attractions, typical characteristics in the field of sports, football and culture. And more about what Monterrey has to offer visiting fans of the global finals in 2026. Current facts, figures and other information are regularly added to this page. Mexico, Nuevo León State Monterrey World Cup cityMonterrey is the capital of the Mexican north-eastern state of Nuevo León. It is considered as a city with a high living standard and level of wealth, strongly influenced by the U.S. Cosmopolitan Monterrey is economically, commercially and industrially well developed, with much international trade taking place there. But the city is also rich in history, being the anchor to its huge metropolitan area, having its roots in the 1500’s, with picturesque, old-Spanish, influences. Monterrey is located in the Santa Catarina Valley, with the Saddle and Mitra Mountains making the atmosphere there even more dynamic and varying. The ‘Barrio Antiguo’ is the city’s historic quarter. Monterrey tourist hotspotsMonterrey attractions: these are the best tourist spots of World Cup Soccer City Monterrey, Mexico. Are you buying a ticket for one or more matches at the BBVA Bancomer Stadium? These are the hotspots of Monterrey that, around the World Cup match, make your trip, visit and stay in the city even more fantastic. See these tips with museums, parks, shopping centers, events, galleries, historical, cultural and/or musical experiences and other places of interest. They can be experienced in Monterrey, host of the World Cup 2026. The best attractions and the best things to do? Find here the best hotels, restaurants, theaters, concert halls, entertainment and activities to do in Monterrey. For children and adults. A useful quick summary. And if desired, click through to the official Monterrey Tourism and Travel website. 2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL
2026 World Cup cities: the World Cup in North America will have sixteen host cities – and just as many stadiums. Which cities will host the 2026 World Cup? There are 16 Host Cities: 11 in the United States, 2 in Canada, and 3 in Mexico. On the 16th of June 2022, a number of 22 remained Candidate Host Cities has been reduced to the number of sixteen final locations. The sixteen 2026 World Cup cities will host 80 matches. According to the original BID, 60 games will have a U.S. city as a host (among which the final in New York / New Jersey), 10 will have a Canadian city as a host, and also 10 will be played in an Mexican city. However, this schedule is still subject to change. 2026 WORLD CUP HOST CITIESAS ANNOUNCED ON JUNE 16, 2022:Western Region:• Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) Central Region:• Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium) Eastern Region:• Toronto (BMO Field) 2026 World Cup host citiesWorld Cup cities USAWorld Cup cities CanadaWorld Cup cities MexicoOriginally, 45 cities in the USA, Canada and Mexico competed to become a Candidate Host City, since the United 2026 Bid had been awarded at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow, on June 13, 2018. While 22 host cities remained to the date of the final announcement on 16 June, 2022, only 16 will host (part of) the visiting country teams in the summer of 2026. Which match(es) in which host city?The total number of 80 matches will be divided into 60 matches in the United States, 10 matches in Canada and 10 matches in Mexico, at least, according to United Bid’s plan. To the best of our knowledge, the description of the host city already lists in which round of the schedule one or more matches are scheduled. According to the United Bid, the final has been allocated to New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium). The opening match will be held in Los Angeles or Mexico City, and the semifinals will be in host cities Atlanta and Dallas. For more information about the stadiums, see: 2026 World Cup stadiums. United Bid qualified Candidate Host CitiesEach host city has its own characteristics: the city’s ambience, its history, attractions and tourist hotspots, the makeup of the population and the number of inhabitants, the climate, the location, and even the time zone. The country in which the city is located also largely determines its appeal and characteristics. Important similarities are, among other things, the strong sports background of the 2026 World Cup host cities and well-organized infrastructure. Host Cities World Cup Football 2026The characteristics of each host city in terms of geography, culture, sports and other characteristics are all described on these pages. The list of match locations is divided by country: the United States, Canada and Mexico, and also by region: Western, Central and Eastern. Division of 2026 World Cup games | country and cityThe host countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico, are expected to have a combined population of approximately 550 million by 2026. The matches will be distributed as fairly as possible between east and west, north and south, both in the group stage and the knockout stage. High Quality StadiumsSince the bid was chosen to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a further host city evaluation and selection process was required. All proposed stadiums were already fully operational; there has been no need for new stadiums to be built. Although it is good to state that the Los Angeles SoFi Stadium has been completed only in 2020. Six of the former candidate stadiums however would need renovation, the 2026 Bid stated. The Bid also stated that eleven of the proposed stadiums have or had artificial pitches, which will be replaced by natural grass. Overall, the United 2026 bid was recognized for presenting existing, moreover high quality stadiums. Стадионы и города чемпионата мира по футболу 2026. FIFA WORLD CUP 2026Города и стадионы Чемпионата мира по футболу 202623-й чемпионат мира по футболу ФИФА, финальная часть которого должна пройти летом 2026 года. Права на телетрансляцию чемпионата мира 2026 выкупили семь телеканалов трех стран.Матчи состоятся в 16 городах. В каждом из городов разместится группа из трех команд. В финальной части будет 16 групп, по три команды в каждой. Чемпионат задействует 16 городов в 3 странах мира. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2. ЭстадиоБе-бе-уве-а стадион (Гуадалупе).
Был построен для футбольного клуба Монтеррей. Вместимость: 53 500.
3. Стадион Акрон домашняя арена футбольного клуба Гвадалахара.
Вместимость: 46 232.
Канада
1. Олимпийский стадион (Монреаль).
Был построен как главная спортивная арена летних Олимпийских игр 1976 года.Вместимость: 61 004.
2. Стадион Содружества (Эдмонтон).
Является домашней ареной команды Эдмонтон Эскимос.Вместимость: 56 302.
3. БимоФилд стадион (Торонто).
Домашний стадион профессионального футбольного клуба Торонто.Вместимость: 30 000.
1. РоузБоул мультиспортивный стадион (Пасадина).
Вместимость: 92 000.
2. Метлайф-стэдиум (Ист-Ратерфорде).
Является домашней ареной клубов Национальной футбольной лиги Нью-Йорк Джайентс и Нью-Йорк Джетс. Вместимость: 82 500.
3. Федэкс-филд (Мэриленд).
Является домашней ареной для команды Вашингтон Футбол Тим из Национальной футбольной лиги.
Вместимость: 82 000.
4. Эй-ти-энд-ти Стэдиум стадион с раздвижной крышей (Арлингтон).
Вместимость: 80 000.
5. Эрроухед Стэдиум (Канзас-Сити).
Вместимость: 76 416.
6. Эмпауэр Филдэт Майл Хай.
Стоимость строительства стадиона составила 400,7 млн.$ (Денвер). Вместимость: 76 125.
7. Эн-ар-джи Стэдиум многофункциональный спортивный комплекс (Хьюстон).
Вместимость: 71 795.
8. Эм-энд-ти Банк Стэдиум футбольный стадион (Балтимор).
Вместимость: 71 006.
9. Мерседес-Бенц Стэдиум спортивный стадион (Атланта).
Вместимость: 71 000.
10. Линкольн Файненшел Филд.
Домашний стадион команды Национальной футбольной лиги Филадельфия Иглз (Филадельфия). Вместимость: 69 176.
11. Ниссан-стэдиум многофункциональный стадион (Нашвилль).
Вместимость: 69 143.
12. Люмен Филд многофункциональный стадион (Сиэтл).
Вместимость: 69 000.
13. Ливайс Стэдиум.
Домашний стадион команды Национальной футбольной лиги Сан-Франциско ФортиНайнерс (Санта-Клара). Вместимость: 68 500.
14. Джиллетт Стэдиум стадион, расположенный в юго-западном пригороде Бостона.
Вместимость: 65 878.
15. Пол Браун Стэдиум (Цинциннати).
Вместимость: 65 515.
16. Хард Рок-стэдиум.
Стадион может принимать у себя матчи по американскому футболу, футболу, бейсболу и лакроссу (Майами). Вместимость: 64 767.
17. Кэмпинг Уорлд многофункциональный стадион (Орландо).
Вместимость: 60 219.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Meet the official host cities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada
Estadio Azteca makes history as the only venue to host 3 World Cups
T he United States, Canada and Mexico will share the spotlight as World Cup hosts for the first time in history during the 2026 edition. On Thursday, the big announcement of all the venues was finally made with some surprises in store. The U.S. is getting 10 cities hosting the event, Mexico is getting three and Canada is surprisingly getting two.
For a historic country like Mexico with two previous hosting duties in the tournament, this will be the third time doing it and Azteca Stadium will be the first venue in football history to host a World Cup. It saw Pele win the trophy in 1970 and Maradona win it in 1986. The accomodation will be West, Center and East depending on the time zone of each city.
United States World Cup venues.
With a whopping 11 venues as the lead organizer of the tournament, the United States gets the cities of Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles in the West. Kansas City, Dallas and Houston in the Center. In he East, they get Boston, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami. Los Angeles’ Lo-Fi Stadium is believed to be amongst the strongest candidates to host the final.
Mexico World Cup venues.
With three stadiums hosting the event, Mexico is getting the mythical Azteca Stadium that resides in Mexico City. BBVA Stadium in Monterrey will be the second venue. Last but not least, Akron Stadium in Guadalajara will be the third venue that is hosting World Cup matches.
Canada World Cup venues.
With only two venues, Canada is getting Toronto and Vancouver to represent the country in this historical shared World Cup. After the announcement was over, FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave a speech for what he is expecting from this historic event. However, no announcement of the inaugural game or venue for the final were made yet.
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В 2026 Чемпионат мира по футболу (испанский: Кубок мира ФИФА 2026 года.; Французский: Coupe du monde de la FIFA de 2026) будет 23-м Чемпионат мира по футболу, четырехлетний международный мужской футбол чемпионат оспаривается сборные по футболу членских ассоциаций ФИФА. Турнир будут совместно принимать 16 городов трех стран Северной Америки; 60 матчей, включая четвертьфинал, полуфинал и финал, будут проведены в Соединенных Штатах, а в соседних Канаде и Мексике будет по 10 матчей. Турнир будет первым, который проведут три страны. [1] [2] К чемпионату мира 2026 года турнир также расширится с 32 до 48 команд. [3] СодержаниеФорматМишель Платини, который был тогда Президент УЕФА, предложил в октябре 2013 года расширить турнир до 40 команд, [4] [5] идея, которую президент ФИФА Джанни Инфантино также предложено в марте 2016 года. [6] О желании увеличить количество участников турнира с прежнего формата из 32 команд было заявлено 4 октября 2016 года. Было рассмотрено четыре варианта расширения: [7] [8] [9] [10] 10 января 2017 г. Совет ФИФА единогласно проголосовали за расширение турнира до 48 команд. [3] Турнир откроется групповым этапом, состоящим из 16 групп по три команды, при этом две лучшие команды перейдут из каждой группы в нокаут-турнир начиная с раунда 32 команды. [11] Общее количество сыгранных игр увеличится с 64 до 80, но количество игр, сыгранных финалистами, останется на уровне семи, как и с 32 командами. Каждая команда сыграет на один групповой матч меньше, чем в предыдущем формате, что компенсирует дополнительный раунд на выбывание. Турнир также будет завершен в течение 32 дней, как и предыдущие турниры с 32 командами. [12] КритикаИспользование группового этапа с участием трех команд с двумя прогрессирующими командами подвергалось критике за увеличение риска сговора между командами (как это было видно на предыдущих групповых матчах чемпионата мира, таких как 1982 «Позор Хихона «). [13] Главный технический директор ФИФА Марко ван Бастен высказал предположение, что ничьи могут быть предотвращены на групповом этапе, используя пенальти. [14] Это снизило бы повышенный риск сговора, но не намного, и представило бы возможность того, что команда решит устранить соперника, умышленно проиграв серию пенальти. [13] Выбор хоста
В период с 2013 по 2017 год Совет ФИФА обсуждал ограничения в ротации принимающей стороны в зависимости от континентальных конфедераций. Первоначально было установлено, что заявки на участие не будут приниматься из стран, принадлежащих к конфедерациям, которые принимали два предыдущих турнира. Он был временно изменен, чтобы запретить только странам, принадлежащим к конфедерации, которая принимала предыдущий чемпионат мира, участвовать в торгах на проведение следующего турнира, [15] до того, как правило было изменено на прежнее состояние двух чемпионатов мира. Однако Совет ФИФА сделал исключение, чтобы потенциально предоставить право на участие ассоциациям-членам конфедерации предпоследнего хозяина чемпионата мира по футболу ФИФА в случае, если ни одна из полученных заявок не отвечает строгим техническим и финансовым требованиям. [16] [17] В марте 2017 года президент ФИФА Джанни Инфантино подтвердил, что «Европа (УЕФА ) и Азии (AFC ) исключаются из торгов после выбора Россия и Катар в 2018 и 2022 годах соответственно ». [18] Таким образом, чемпионат мира 2026 года может принимать одна из четырех оставшихся конфедераций: КОНКАКАФ (Северная Америка; последний раз размещение в 1994 ), CAF (Африка; последний раз принимал 2010 ), КОНМЕБОЛ (Южная Америка; последний раз проводился в 2014 ), или же OFC (Океания, которую раньше не принимали) или, возможно, УЕФА в случае, если ни одна из заявок от этих четырех участников не соответствует требованиям.
Канада, Мексика и США публично рассматривали возможность подачи заявок на участие в турнире по отдельности, но совместная заявка Соединенных Штатов была объявлена 10 апреля 2017 года.
Результаты голосования:
КвалификацияКвалификационный процесс ЧМ-2026 еще не определен. Ожидается, что Совет ФИФА решит, какие хозяева, если таковые имеются, получат автоматическую квалификацию на турнир. [20] [21] [22] Персонал United Bid ожидал, что все три принимающие страны будут автоматически награждены местами. [23] Распределение слотов30 марта 2017 года Бюро Совет ФИФА (в составе президента ФИФА и президентов каждой из шести конфедераций) предложили распределение слотов для чемпионата мира по футболу 2026 года. Рекомендация представлена на ратификацию Совет ФИФА. [20] [24] 9 мая 2017 года, за два дня до 67-го Конгресс ФИФА Совет ФИФА одобрил распределение слотов на заседании в Манама, Бахрейн. Он включает в себя межконтинентальный плей-офф, в котором участвуют шесть команд, которые определят места в последних двух местах проведения чемпионата мира по футболу. [21]
Вопрос о том, как автоматически назначать квалификацию принимающей страны, учитывая, что есть несколько принимающих стран, еще не решен и будет решен советом ФИФА. [20] [21] [22] В заявке United предполагалось, что все три принимающие страны будут автоматически награждены местами. [23] Плей-офф турнирБудет проведен плей-офф турнир с участием шести команд, чтобы определить последние два места на чемпионате мира по футболу. [20] состоящий из одной команды от конфедерации (кроме УЕФА ) и еще одна команда из конфедерации принимающих стран (т.е. КОНКАКАФ ). Две команды будут посеяны на основе Мировой рейтинг ФИФА, а сеяные команды сыграют за Чемпионат мира по футболу Причал против победителей первых двух игр плей-офф с участием четырех команд без посева. Турнир должен проводиться в одной или нескольких странах-организаторах и использоваться как тестовое мероприятие для чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA. Существующее окно плей-офф на ноябрь 2025 года было предложено в качестве ориентировочной даты для издания 2026 года. Города-кандидаты и места проведенияНесмотря на то, что в Канаде и Соединенных Штатах есть специализированные футбольные объекты ассоциации MLS, самый большой специализированный стадион MLS вмещает 30 000 мест, что меньше минимума ФИФА в 40 000 мест (место кандидата в Торонто, которым является стадион MLS, расширяется с 30 000 до 45 500 для этого. турнир). Однако есть стадионы, такие как стадион Mercedes-Benz в Атланте и CenturyLink Field в Сиэтле, которые используются командами как НФЛ, так и MLS. Хотя в основном используется для сетка футбол, все стадионы Канады и Америки неоднократно использовались для проведения футбольных матчей ассоциации, а также предназначены для проведения футбольных мероприятий ассоциации. 23 города-кандидата будут сокращены до 16 (3 в Канаде, 3 в Мексике и 10 в США): А 2026 FIFA World Cup (C1000x)
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обозначает стадион, который использовался для проведения предыдущих мужских турниров чемпионата мира по футболу (только в США и Мексике). А 
обозначает закрытый стадион с фиксированной или раздвижная крыша.
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